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A cohort from a single center was studied using MRI to assess its prevalence, and the findings were compared with the existing literature. In addition, an intraoperative guide for mobilizing the intraosseous AICA's SL was provided through a detailed step-by-step cadaveric dissection.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Two hundred fifty-eight patients who had undergone MRI scans of the CPA (516 sides) were retrospectively reviewed. MRIs displaying vascular loops visible in the axial view were analyzed using multiplanar reconstruction, and the intraosseous loop frequency was evaluated. A scoping review was undertaken to provide an overview of previously published data on its prevalence. One embalmed and latex-injected specimen with intraosseous AICA's SL was dissected through a retrosigmoid approach, and 1 surgical case was detailed, describing the procedure to release it.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Intraosseous AICA's SL mobilization involves the identification of its entry and exit points within the petrous bone, dural incision to expose the SF, SF drilling, subarcuate artery division, and detaching the vascular loop. Preservation of a dural cuff is crucial to prevent vascular injury. We analyzed 258 brain MRIs (mean age 55 years, 42% male). The intraosseous AICA's SL was present in 4 of 516 evaluated CPAs (0.8%). The prevalence of the vascular anomaly in the reviewed literature using different radiological modalities ranged from 0.2% to 1.6%.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The intraosseous AICA's SL is an uncommon anatomic variation detectable by MRI, posing an added risk in CPA surgery. 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