@article{QIMS154046,
author = {Lukasz Dorobisz and Marcin Magdziarz and Dariusz Szarek},
title = {Ultrasound assessment of blood flow in branches of the external carotid artery as potential donors for microsurgical revascularisation of the central nervous system},
journal = {Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery},
volume = {16},
number = {7},
year = {2026},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: Vascular bypasses that connect branches of the superficial temporal artery (STA) to cerebral arteries are a recognised treatment option for carefully selected cases involving various cerebral vascular conditions. Among the different microsurgical techniques, one common method is the direct STA-middle cerebral artery (MCA) bypass. This study aimed to evaluate blood flow parameters in the STA and its branches in healthy volunteers.Methods: The study involved ultrasound measurements on a group of 157 adult volunteers without vascular disease. The male-to-female ratio was 1.01. Additionally, cardiovascular risk factors within the population were assessed. Blood flow parameters—peak systolic velocity (PSV), end-diastolic velocity (EDV), mean velocity (MnV), and minute flow—were obtained. Statistical analysis of the acquired values was performed, and the relation charts have been created.Results: The STA diameters ranged from 0.7 to 2.3 mm, with minute flow rates from 3 to over 100 mL/min. The sex ratio for each vessel size was approximately 1.15, favoring males (P value },
issn = {2223-4306}, url = {https://qims.amegroups.org/article/view/154046}
}