Journal of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

Department of Translational Medicine, TUD Dresden University of Technology, 01069 Dresden, Germany

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Willis\' Circle Geometry and Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms
  Author(s): Monaliss Manners*
  
  Willis' circle, also known as the circle of Willis, is a crucial anatomical structure located at the base of the brain that facilitates the distribution of blood flow to the cerebral hemispheres. This vascular circle comprises interconnected arteries, including the Anterior Cerebral Arteries (ACAs), Middle Cerebral Arteries (MCAs), Posterior Cerebral Arteries (PCAs) and connecting vessels such as the Anterior Communicating Artery (ACoA) and Posterior Communicating Arteries (PCoAs). Aneurysms, abnormal dilations of blood vessels, can develop at various locations along Willis' circle, with Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) aneurysms being one of the most common types. In this review, we explore the geometric anatomy of Willis' circle, focusing on the intricate relationships between its constituent arteries and the predisposition to MCA aneurysm formation. We discuss t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-6012.2024.7.229

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