Marginal artery of colon (Arcade of Drummond) (Arteria marginalis coli)
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Anatomy
A continuous arterial arcade running along the inner mesenteric border of the entire colon, interconnecting branches of the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries.
Clinical notes
Vital collateral conduit preserving colonic viability; Griffith's point at the splenic flexure is its most vulnerable watershed zone for ischemic colitis.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Marginal artery of colon (Arcade of Drummond)?
A continuous arterial arcade running along the inner mesenteric border of the entire colon, interconnecting branches of the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries.
Why is the Marginal artery of colon (Arcade of Drummond) clinically important?
Vital collateral conduit preserving colonic viability; Griffith's point at the splenic flexure is its most vulnerable watershed zone for ischemic colitis.
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