Table 1:

Distribution of variant VA origins and entries to the FT in a consecutive series of 493 casesa

C4C5C6C7
Right
 Proximal SCA62203
 SCA02482
 Arch0000
Left
 SCA16272
 Archb43030
 SCA posterior wall0005
 4th branch arch0007
  • a The 3 cases of duplicated origins in this sample are not included in this table. Note that no right VAs originating from the aortic arch, and no VAs on either side entering at C3 were seen in this sample.

  • b Indicates the portion of the arch between the left common carotid and subclavian arteries.