Aberrant Obturator Artery

• Obturator artery
  • Originates from Internal Iliac Artery
    • Branch of the Anterior Division
• Passes through the obturator canal to the medial compartment of the thigh
• NB: In 20%, can be off external iliac supply
  • Either directly (A), or off inferior epigastric (B)
  • This is known as the Corona Mortis which can cause significant bleeding if the Lacunar Ligament is stretched or divided during femoral hernia repair