Rectovaginal fascia
Appearance
(Redirected from Rectovaginal septum)
Rectovaginal fascia | |
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![]() Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.) | |
![]() Median sagittal section of female pelvis. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.) | |
Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | fascia rectovaginalis |
TA98 | A04.5.03.004F |
TA2 | 3832 |
FMA | 19934 |
Anatomical terminology |
The rectovaginal fascia (often called rectovaginal septum or sometimes fascia of Otto) is a thin structure separating the vagina and the rectum. This corresponds to the rectoprostatic fascia in the male.[1]
Clinical significance
[edit]Perforations in it can lead to rectocele.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dorland's Medical Dictionary". Retrieved 2007-12-11.
- ^ Ludwikowski B, Hayward IO, Fritsch H (2002). "Rectovaginal fascia: An important structure in pelvic visceral surgery? About its development, structure, and function". J. Pediatr. Surg. 37 (4): 634–8. doi:10.1053/jpsu.2002.31624. PMID 11912525.
- ^ Kenton K, Shott S, Brubaker L (1999). "Outcome after rectovaginal fascia reattachment for rectocele repair". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 181 (6): 1360–3, discussion 1363–4. doi:10.1016/S0002-9378(99)70406-0. PMID 10601913.
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