Anatomy of the presacral venous plexus: implications for rectal surgery

• Published in: Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 355 - 358
• Main Authors: BAQUE, P, KARIMDJEE, B, BOURGEON, A, IANNELLI, A, BENIZRI, E, RAHILI, A, BENCHIMOL, D, BERNARD, J.-L, SEJOR, E, BAILLEUX, S, DE PERETTI, F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin Springer 01.10.2004; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Cadaver; Colon; Fascia - anatomy & histology; Fascia - blood supply; Female; General aspects; Humans; Male; Medical Errors - prevention & control; Medical Illustration; Medical sciences; Rectum - anatomy & histology; Rectum - blood supply; Rectum - surgery; Sacrum - anatomy & histology; Sacrum - blood supply; Surgery; Veins - anatomy & histology; Medicine; Treatment; Anatomy; Vein; Surgery; Rectum

The presacral venous plexus results from anastomoses between the lateral and median sacral veins, and courses into the pelvic fascia covering the anterior aspect of the body of the sacrum. The presacral venous plexus is not directly visible during rectal surgery, and injuries to this plexus may be l...