title: [Morphologic findings of the arteries and veins of the ninth intercostal area].
abstract: Based on the morphologic and morphometric findings, the authors recommend the use of the IXth rib with vascular pedicle on microvascular anastomoses in reconstructive operations on the facial skeleton taking into account the age of patients and anatomy of the vessels.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Zhilonov
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Khoroshaev
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000637:transplantation; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012272:Ribs / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000637:transplantation*; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000637:transplantation