Publications by authors named "Monica Baxla"

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  • - The posterior femoral cutaneous nerve (PFCN) is important for understanding sensory issues in the gluteal region, especially due to risks from injuries and pressure ulcers.
  • - During a routine anatomical dissection of a 56-year-old male cadaver, a significant connection between the PFCN and the inferior gluteal nerve (IGN) was identified, which is important for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
  • - This connection could help improve nerve block procedures for surgeries related to the thigh, knee, and upper leg, as the motor response from the IGN can indicate how effectively the PFCN is blocked.
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Knowledge of the anatomical variations of the visceral branches of the abdominal aorta is important information for planning any surgeries in the region. We present here a rare constellation of variations of visceral vessels around the kidneys with a brief review of the recent literature. On the right side, an accessory renal artery was observed originating just distal to the main renal artery.

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Background: The eustachian tube (ET) is a connection between the nasopharynx and the middle ear behind the inferior nasal concha. It plays an important role in regulating air pressure across the tympanic membrane for proper transmission of sound. The pharyngeal opening of the tube is an important landmark for endoscopic evaluation in patients suffering from chronic otitis media and is also an important anatomical landmark for the transnasal approach to the infratemporal fossa.

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Prior knowledge of arterial supply to the head and neck is of substantial importance for well-planned surgeries involving the concerned region. We are reporting an unusual and rare variation in the branching pattern of external carotid artery in a 60-year-old female cadaver. A common trunk known as thyrolinguofacial trunk, originating from the anterior surface of the external carotid artery (right and left) giving of superior thyroid artery and a linguofacial trunk during a routine neck dissection.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Monica Baxla"

  • Monica Baxla's recent research primarily focuses on anatomical variations and their clinical implications, with a particular emphasis on the vascular and nerve structures in critical regions such as the gluteal and renal areas.
  • A notable study discusses the embryological aspects and clinical relevance of nerve communication in the gluteal region, highlighting potential vulnerabilities that contribute to common medical issues such as iatrogenic injuries.
  • Another significant contribution includes an exploration of rare vascular variations around the kidneys, which provides valuable insights for surgical planning and possible complications, reflecting the intersection of anatomy and clinical practice in her work.