Artery of round ligament of uterus
Blood vessel
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The artery of the round ligament of the uterus, also known as Sampson's artery,[2][3] is a branch of the inferior epigastric artery.[4] It runs under, and supplies, the round ligament of the uterus.[5] It constitutes an anastomosis of the uterine artery and ovarian artery.[6] It was originally named after John A. Sampson (1873–1946), an American gynecologist who studied endometriosis.[7]
SuppliesRound ligament of the uterus
| Artery of round ligament of uterus[1] | |
|---|---|
Arteries of the female reproductive tract | |
| Details | |
| Source | Inferior epigastric artery |
| Supplies | Round ligament of the uterus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria ligamenti teretis uteri[1] |
| TA98 | A12.2.16.007F |
| TA2 | 4363 |
| FMA | 70195 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Clinical significance
It is considered an insignificant artery that is dissected during hysterectomies. It can be the source of hemoperitoneum,[8] but only rarely does it pose a hemodynamic risk to the patient if severed and it is easily cauterized or sutured to prevent bleeding.[citation needed]
