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Vessel of Kim (infundibulopelvic ligament accessory vessel)
The Vessel of Kim (infundibulopelvic ligament accessory vessel) is highlighted in yellow with surrounding structures labeled

The Vessel of Kim, also infundibulopelvic ligament of ovary accessory vessel, is a vein in the mesovarium that branches from the infundibulopelvic ligament (or suspensory ligament of ovary).[1] The Vessel of Kim is an important landmark in gynecologic surgery during an oophorectomy procedure. Proper cauterization of the Vessel of Kim is necessary when entering the pelvic sidewall as the small vessel can bleed and obstruct planes.

Structure

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The Vessel of Kim (infundibulopelvic ligament accessory vessel) is a small branch that extends off of the infundibulopelvic ligament (or suspensory ligament of ovary).[1] The Vessel of Kim courses along the medial leaf of the broad ligament. The Vessel of Kim is often found 1-2cm caudal to the vessels within the infundibulopelvic ligament, anterior to the ureter and iliac vessels[2][3].

References

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  1. ^ a b Craig, Morgan E.; Sudanagunta, Sneha; Billow, Megan (2023-07-24). "[Figure, Uterine Tubal Anatomy and Ligaments...]". www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-24. [failed verification]
  2. ^ Ellis, H (1989). "Gray's anatomy. 37th ed. P. L. Williams, R. Warwick, M. Dyson, L. H. Bannister. 305 × 235mm. Pp. 1598. Illustrated. 1989. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. £70.00". British Journal of Surgery. 76 (12): 1359. doi:10.1002/bjs.1800761258. ISSN 0007-1323.
  3. ^ Stern, Jack (2009-05-04). "Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, and Anne M. Agur". Clinical Anatomy. 22 (5): 635. doi:10.1002/ca.20801. ISSN 0897-3806.