Ultrasonic identification of internal jugular vein fenestration.

OBJECTIVE

Anatomic variations have curicial importance during neck surgery. We present a fenestrated internal jugular vein variation and the accessory nerve passing through it. Also, we discuss preoperative diagnosis of this variation using ultrasonography.

METHOD: The possible recognition of this variation by ultrasonography is introduced.

RESULTS

The accessory nerve in an internal jugular vein fenestration can be seen using ultrasonography.

CONCLUSION

Preoperative identification of this rare variation may secure surgeon from potential complications.