Corpus: Rectoprostatic fascia
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after Charles-Pierre Denonvilliers (1808-1872), French surgeon
Synonyms: Denonvilliers fascia, peritoneoperineal fascia, rectovesical septum
English: ; rectovesical septum, Denonvilliers fascia
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The rectoprostatica fascia is a collection of several layers of connective tissue below the urogenital peritoneum, caudal to the rectovesical excavation, in males. It corresponds to the rectovaginal fascia in women.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The rectoprostatic fascia lies between the ventral wall of the rectum and the dorsal surface of the prostate. During the digital rectal examination, the size and consistency as well as the surface condition of the prostate are assessed through it. This provides indications of hypertrophy or malignant degeneration of the organ.