Microsurgical anatomy of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery- systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) is a major vessel of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) and one of main cerebellar arteries. Many studies described a variety of AICA variants, however it has never been systematically reviewed and pooled in order to provide the neurosurgeons with the standardized knowledge in regard to most common types, including their clinical associations. This study aimed to determine AICA's microsurgical anatomy, including its morphometry, branching, origin, relationships with cranial nerves, as well as their respective neurosurgical considerations, such as tumor resection, decompression and bypass procedures.

Methods

Major databases (PubMed, Embase, Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of Science) were systematically searched up to November

SUBMITTER: Tempski J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12923414 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature