Rectovaginal fascia explained

Rectovaginal fascia
Latin:	fascia rectovaginalis

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

Perforations in it can lead to rectocele.^{[2] [3]}

External links

• http://www.emedicinehealth.com/vaginal_prolapse/page18_em.htm

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dorland's Medical Dictionary . 2007-12-11 .
2. Ludwikowski B, Hayward IO, Fritsch H . Rectovaginal fascia: An important structure in pelvic visceral surgery? About its development, structure, and function . J. Pediatr. Surg. . 37 . 4 . 634–8 . 2002 . 11912525 . 10.1053/jpsu.2002.31624.
3. Kenton K, Shott S, Brubaker L . Outcome after rectovaginal fascia reattachment for rectocele repair . Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. . 181 . 6 . 1360–3; discussion 1363–4 . 1999 . 10601913 . 10.1016/S0002-9378(99)70406-0.