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external iliac artery
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external iliac artery,
the larger, more superficial division of the common iliac artery, which descends into the thigh and becomes the femoral artery. The external iliac supplies the lower limb. Compare internal iliac artery.


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Associated iliac aneurysms require an external iliac artery landing zone (after coil embolisation or flared stentgraft occlusion of the ipsilateral internal iliac artery to prevent backflow).
Lea, in his second year on the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team, underwent a procedure to repair obstructed external iliac arteries in March.
The Cook branch graft is bifurcated, like the iliac artery itself, with openings to connect the common iliac, side branch (internal iliac) and external iliac segments.
 
 
 
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