An atypical inferior gluteal artery passing through the piriformis muscle.

Hidaka AnetaiKounosuke TokitaRyuhei KojimaTaku ToriumiIkuo KageyamaKatsuji Kumaki

Published in: Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA (2023)

According to our findings, when the atypical inferior gluteal artery is entrapped and compressed, ischemic signs and symptoms may emerge in the lower buttocks and proximal posterior thigh. These results provide a new perspective for the diagnosis and treatment of piriformis syndrome.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
case report
ischemia reperfusion injury
sleep quality
oxidative stress
physical activity
depressive symptoms