Okabayashi space explained

The Okabayashi space (or medial division of the pararectal space) is an anatomical potential space in the pelvis.^[1]

The ureter divides the pararectal space into the Okabayashi space medially and the Latzko space laterally.

Borders

• Dorsal - Levator ani
• Superior - Uterine artery
• Superior / Ventral- Posterior leaf of the broad ligament
• Medial - Rectum
• Lateral - Ureter

Contents

• Inferior hypogastric plexus - The parasympathetic nerve supply to the bladder

Notes and References

1. Puntambekar. Shailesh. Manchanda. Ranjit. 2018-10-01. Surgical pelvic anatomy in gynecologic oncology. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. en. 143. 86–92. 10.1002/ijgo.12616. 30306582. free.