Abstract
S. C. S. C. has been indicated for 309 cases of ischemic cerebrovascular disease and judged as good results. In order to perform this operation with safety and certainty, we need the micro-surgical anatomy of the superior cervical ganglion and its surroundings.
1) Superior cervical ganglion.
i) Type; a) spindle shaped 200/309
b) broad bean shaped 108/309
c) bottle gourd shaped 1/309
ii) Size; max. min. mean.
Length 6.0cm 1.3cm 2.8cm
Width 3.5cm 0.3cm 1.5cm
Thickness 1.3cm 0.2cm 0.8cm iii) Situation;
They are situated in the superior area of the posterior aspect of the bifurcation of the internal and external carotid artery.
iv) Branching;
Anatomical variations are often noted in the superior portion of the ganglion.
2) Surroundings of the superior cervical ganglion.
Take care for the glossopharyngeal nerve on the superior portion of the ganglion and the vagus nerve on the lateral aspect of the ganglion.
