Morphometric evaluation of Anterior Cerebral Artery (on Digital Subtraction Angiography)-Potential implications.

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to perform a morphometric analysis of ACA and to establish significant differences, if any, with sex and age via Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA). METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 70 patients (>20 years) for the evaluation of ACA by Digital Subtraction Angiography done on a Philips biplane system clarity (Allura FD20/20). Length and diameter of ACA were taken manually on the DSA console using auto-calibration. Statistical analysis was done. RESULT: Mean diameter and length of ACA was found to be greater in female. The f-ratio value for diameter and length of the same was 1.43 and 0.92 respectively. The length of ACA was found to be statistically significant for different age groups. The mean length of ACA followed a decreasing trend with age, whereas mean diameter of ACA was nearly the same in all the age groups. CONCLUSION: The results of our study show that the length of ACA was found to be statistically significant for different age groups.