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Artery of round ligament of uterus

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Clinical significance

It is considered an insignificant artery that is dissected during hysterectomies. It can be the source of hemoperitoneum, but only rarely does it pose a hemodynamic risk to the patient if severed and it is easily cauterized or sutured to prevent bleeding.

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