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"The persistent median artery can be a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome and is important to recognise if imaging is performed pre-operatively as it may be damaged during surgery. If it is not recognised intra-operatively due to tourniquet use subsequent damage may be a cause of post-operative bleeding."

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"The persistent median artery of the forearm is a continuation of the common or anterior interosseous artery and accompanies the median nerve as it passes through the forearm and carpal tunnel."

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Prefix Hyphens

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"The persistent median artery can be a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome and is important to recognise if imaging is performed pre-operatively as it may be damaged during surgery. If it is not recognised intra-operatively due to tourniquet use subsequent damage may be a cause of post-operative bleeding."

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H1 Summary
H1 Gross anatomy
H2 Articulations
H2 Attachments
H3 Musculotendinous
H3 Ligamentous
H2 Relations / Boundaries
H1 Arterial supply
H1 Venous drainage
H1 Lymphatic drainage
H1 Innervation
H1 Histology
H1 Variant anatomy
H1 Radiographic features
H2 Plain radiograph
H2 Ultrasound
H2 CT
H2 MRI
H2 Nuclear medicine
H1 Development
H1 Clinical importance
H1 Related pathology
H1 History and etymology
H1 See also

"Epidemiology"

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