Uterine Fundal Blood Supply from an Aberrant Left Ovarian Artery Originating from the Inferior Mesenteric Artery: Implications for Uterine Artery Embolization

David Smoger, David L Smoger, Smoger DL, Vamsi K. Kancherla, Kancherla V, Vamsi Kancherla, Richard D. Shlansky-Goldberg
Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR · 2010 · vol. 21(6) , pp. 941–944 · doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2010.01.043 · PMID:20434364 · W2061162838
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This paper describes a case of uterine fundal blood supply via an aberrant left ovarian artery originating from the inferior mesenteric artery and discusses its implications for uterine artery embolization procedures.

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A 46-year-old Cambodian woman with a history of adenomyosis underwent a uterine artery embolization procedure to control her menorrhagia. Aortography revealed a left ovarian artery originating from the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) supplying a large portion of uterine vascularity. Based on recognition of this variant, the ovarian artery was embolized without compromising flow to the IMA to achieve the best chance for success.

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Menorrhagia Menorrhagia Mesenteric Artery, Inferior Ovary Ovary Uterine Artery Embolization Female Humans Menorrhagia Mesenteric Artery, Inferior Middle Aged Ovary Treatment Outcome Uterine Artery Embolization

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