Right obturator vein (Vena obturatoria)
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Anatomy
Traverses the obturator canal in the lateral pelvic wall alongside the obturator artery and nerve, emptying into the internal iliac vein.
Clinical notes
Can form an aberrant connection to the inferior epigastric vein known as the venous corona mortis, highly vulnerable in pelvic and femoral hernia repairs.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right obturator vein?
Traverses the obturator canal in the lateral pelvic wall alongside the obturator artery and nerve, emptying into the internal iliac vein.
Why is the Right obturator vein clinically important?
Can form an aberrant connection to the inferior epigastric vein known as the venous corona mortis, highly vulnerable in pelvic and femoral hernia repairs.
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