Lateral-bilateral costal branch (R. costalis lateralis): a clinically relevant anatomical variation
Int. j. morphol; 35 (4), 2017
SUMMARY: The lateral costal branch (LCB) is a variation present in 15-30 % of the population. This blood vessel runs parallel and laterally to the internal thoracic artery from which it originates. Knowledge about the LCB is relevant for thoracic surgeons. In this study we present the findings from the d...