Profiling human anatomical variation cases in Malaysia: a systematic review

Mohamad, Mohd Yusof and Yusoff Azmi Merican, Yusoff Sharizal (2023) Profiling human anatomical variation cases in Malaysia: a systematic review. Medicine and Health, 18 (Suppl. 5). p. 39. ISSN 1823-2140 E-ISSN 2289-5728

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Abstract

Anatomy teaching is a fundamental component of medical education in Malaysia. Incorporation of structural variations input into anatomy teaching enriches clinical reasoning and improves surgical outcomes. Currently, there is gap in the literature on anatomical variation studies in Malaysia. The present study aimed to systematically review human anatomical variation based on the case report published between year of 2013-2023. The study referred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) as guideline. Scopus and Pubmed databases were used to search the articles following the stipulated inclusion and exclusion criteria. The keywords such as “anatomy variation”, “anatomical variation”, “Malaysia”, “case report” were included with exclusion of “animal” and “plant” anatomy. Only cases reported in Malaysia or studies published by researchers affiliated in Malaysian institutions were included. The outcomes in terms of number of publications, scope of studies and institutions involved were reported. Total of 20 out of 41 papers were selected after removal of duplication and scrutinization. The scope of reported cases includes the anatomy of head and neck, upper limb, abdomen, and lower limb. Head and neck anatomy contributed to highest number of case reports (7 papers). In 2015, slightly higher number of anatomical variations compared to all other years (4 cases). In terms of affiliation, Universiti Sains Malaysia published highest number of case reports with regard to human anatomical variations (5 cases). In conclusion, it is hope that the findings will be of interest to Malaysian anatomists in incorporating relevant input of anatomical variation in their teaching materials.

Item Type:	Article (other)
Additional Information:	8264/106659
Uncontrolled Keywords:	anatomical variation, anatomy variation, Malaysia
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Basic Medical
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Yusof Mohamad
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2023 12:21
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2023 12:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/106659

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