Corona Mortis: The abnormal Obturator Vessels in Filipino cadavers
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v53i4.28
- Author:
Imelda A. Luna
1
Author Information
1. Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Obturator vessels;
Abnormal;
Corona mortis
- MeSH:
Pelvis
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2019;53(4):355-359
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:This is a descriptive study to determine the origin of abnormal obturator arteries, the drainage of abnormal obturator veins, and if any anastomoses exist between these abnormal vessels in Filipino cadavers.
Methods:A total of 54 cadaver halves, 50 dissected by UP medical students and 4 by UP Dentistry students were included in this survey.
Results:Results showed the abnormal obturator arteries arising from the inferior epigastric arteries in 7 halves (12.96%) and the abnormal communicating veins draining into the inferior epigastric or external iliac veins in 16 (29.62%). There were also arterial anastomoses in 5 (9.25%) with the inferior epigastric artery, and venous anastomoses in 16 (29.62%) with the inferior epigastric or external iliac veins. Bilateral abnormalities were noted in a total 6 cadavers, 3 with both arterial and venous, and the remaining 3 with only venous anastomoses.
Conclusion:It is important to be aware of the presence of these abnormalities that if found during surgery, must first be ligated to avoid intraoperative bleeding complications.
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