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Clinical anatomical basis for the development of function preserving cancer operations with special reference the pharyngeal plexus and to the pharyngo-esophageal branches of the recurrent laryngeal nerve

Research Project

Project/Area Number 11671673
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Otorhinolaryngology
Research InstitutionTokyo Medical and Dental University

Principal Investigator

SATO Tatsuo  Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Professor, 大学院・医歯学総合研究科, 教授 (10004657)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) SHUMOKAWA Takashi  Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Research Associate, 大学院・医歯学総合研究科, 助手 (70302841)
SAKAMOTO Hirokazu  Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Research Associate, 大学院・医歯学総合研究科, 助手 (40225818)
AKITA Keiichi  Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Associate Professor, 大学院・医歯学総合研究科, 助教授 (80231819)
Project Period (FY) 1999 – 2000
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2000)
Budget Amount *help
¥2,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,400,000)
Fiscal Year 2000: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
KeywordsClinical Anatomy / Vagus Nerve / Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve / Rymphatic Vessels / Human Gross Anatomy / Autonomic Nerve / 内眼解剖学
Research Abstract

Clinical anatomical basis for the development of function preserving cancer operations with special reference to the pharyngeal plexus and to the pharyngo-esophageal branches of the recurrent laryngeal nerves
In this study we minutely examined the vagal and sympathetic distribution to the larynx, trachea and esophagus in order to obtain an anatomical basis for the development of new function preserving cancer operations of these areas. Cadaveric dissections were performed from the dorsal aspect after the removal of the vertebral column and the ribs. Above the tracheal bifurcation the tracheal and esophageal branches of the vagus tended to originate as common trunks. These common trunks passed between the trachea and esophagus and divided into the proper twigs just before entering the respective organs : the esophageal branches entered the anterior wall of the esophagus, while the tracheal branches entered the posterior membranous wall of the trachea. Within the latter wall rich communic … More ations between the ipsilateral branches were observed, however, no communications were observed between the right and left tracheal and esophageal branches. At the level of the tracheal bifurcation numerous communications were found between the right and left common trunks of the bronchial and esophageal branches. Each bronchus received supplying branches from the vagus of the same side, however, no branches from the opposite side vagus were detected. Below the tracheal bifurcation the right and left vagi divided into several major branches which communicated and formed the esophageal plexus surrounding the esophagus. This plexus issued numerous esophageal branches which entered the surface of the esophagus ; intramural communications were also observed. As to the lymphatics of the esophagus, communications between the right and left lymph vessels were observed on the posterior surface of the esophagus. According to the accompanying structures these lymphatics were classified into four : 1) lymphatics independent of blood vessels and/or nerves, 2) lymphatics along the bronchial arteries, 3) lymphatics along the hemiazygos vein, and 4) lymphatics along the posterior intercostal arteries. Efferent lymphatics from the lymph nodes of the tracheal bifurcation ran along the communicating branches between the right and left vagi. Less

Report

(3 results)
  • 2000 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 1999 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (9 results)

All Other

All Publications (9 results)

  • [Publications] 下川隆,佐藤達夫: "摂食の神経支配"老年医学. 39(2). 187-192 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2000 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T Shimokawa,K Akita,H Sakamoto,T Sato: "Vagus and recurrent nerve distribution to the trachea and esophagus."Surgical Radiologic Anatomy, EACA Abstract Book.. 21. 69-70 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2000 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 佐藤達夫: "CLIENT 21 No.14 喉頭,発生"中山書店. 8 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2000 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T Shimokawa, K Akita, H Sakamoto, T Sato: "Vagus and recurrent nerve distribution to the trachea and esophagus."Surgical Radiologic Anatomy, 21 : 5th EACA meeting, Abstract book. 69-70 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2000 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T Shimokawa, T Sato: "Neuroregulation of Ingestion."Geriatric Medicine. 39 (2). 187-192 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2000 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T Sato: "Development of Larynx"CLIENT 21. No.14. 3-10 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2000 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 下川隆,佐藤達夫: "摂食の神経支配"老年医学. 39・2. 187-192 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] T Shimokawa,K Akita,H Sakamoto,T,Sato: "Vagus and recurrent nerve distribution to the trachea and esophagus."Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, EACA Abstruct Book. 21. 69-70 (1999)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 佐藤達夫: "CLIENT 21 No.14喉頭,発生"中山書店. 8 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report

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