critical point of sudeck

# SUDECK POINT

critical Sudeck point is the site where sigmoidal branches and superior rectal branch of inferior masenteric artery anastmose

• sudeck point is a specific location in the arterial supply of the rectosigmoid junction

• The anastomosis is small and often only singular.

Related pathology:-

• Sudeck point has particular relevance in colorectal surgery and also forms a site of watershed rectal wall that is susceptible to ischemic

• this region of sigmoidal colon is vulnerable to ischemia.