Sampson artery
| Sampson artery | |
|---|---|
 Arteries of the female reproductive tract | |
| Details | |
| Supplies | round ligament of uterus |
The Sampson artery runs under the round ligament of uterus.[1]
It represents the anastomosis of the uterine artery and ovarian artery.[2]
It is named for John A. Sampson.
Clinical significance
It is considered an insignificant artery that is dissected during hysterectomies.
It can be the source of hemoperitoneum,[3] but only rarely does it pose a hemodynamic risk to the patient if severed and it is easily cauterized or sutured to prevent bleeding.
See also
References
- ↑ Jones, Daniel L.; Fischer, Josef E.; Bland, Kirby Isaac; Mark P Callery; G. Patrick Clagett (2007). Mastery of surgery. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 1826. ISBN 0-7817-7165-X.
- ↑ Beckmann CR, Lipscomb GH, Murrell L, (January 1994). "Instruction in surgical anatomy for gynecology residents using prosected human cadavers". American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 170 (1 Pt 1): 148–51. doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70400-7. PMID 8296816.
- ↑ Buch KE, Reiner M, Divino CM (October 2007). "Hemoperitoneum following inguinal hernia repair: a case report". Hernia 11 (5): 459–61. doi:10.1007/s10029-007-0212-9. PMID 17332970.
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