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	~~'''~~Pudendal ~~Venous Plexus'''~~		{{Infobox anatomy
			\| Name = Pudendal venous plexus
			\| Latin = plexus venosus pudendalis
			\| Image = <!-- Image of the anatomical structure -->
			\| Caption = <!-- Caption for the image -->
			\| System = [[Circulatory system]]
			\| Artery = [[Internal pudendal artery]]
			\| Vein = [[Internal pudendal vein]]
			}}

	The '''~~Pudendal Venous Plexus~~''' is a ~~complex~~ network of veins located in the pelvic region. It ~~plays a crucial role in the venous drainage of~~ the ~~pelvic organs and structures.~~		The '''pudendal venous plexus''' is a network of [[veins]] located in the [[pelvic region]]. It is primarily associated with the [[internal pudendal vein]], which is responsible for draining blood from the external genitalia and perineum.

	[[~~File:Pudendal venous plexus.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Illustration of the Pudendal Venous Plexus~~]]

	==Anatomy==		==Anatomy==
			The pudendal venous plexus is situated around the [[ischial spine]] and the [[sacrospinous ligament]]. It receives blood from the [[external genitalia]], the [[perineum]], and the [[anal canal]]. The plexus is connected to the [[internal iliac vein]], which ultimately drains into the [[inferior vena cava]].
	The ~~Pudendal Venous Plexus~~ is situated ~~in the deep perineum and is closely associated with~~ the [[~~Pudendal nerve\|pudendal nerve~~]] and [[~~Internal pudendal artery\|internal pudendal artery~~]]. It ~~is formed by~~ the ~~confluence of several smaller veins that drain~~ the [[~~Perineum\|perineal~~]] ~~region~~, ~~including~~ the [[~~Deep dorsal vein of the penis\|deep dorsal vein of the penis~~]] or [[~~Deep dorsal~~ vein ~~of the clitoris\|clitoris~~]], ~~and~~ the [[~~Perineal veins\|perineal veins~~]].

	==Function==		==Function==
			The primary function of the pudendal venous plexus is to facilitate the drainage of deoxygenated blood from the [[perineal region]] and external genitalia. This is crucial for maintaining proper [[circulatory function]] and ensuring that blood is efficiently returned to the heart.

	The ~~primary function of~~ the ~~Pudendal Venous Plexus is~~ to ~~facilitate the venous return of blood from the~~ pelvic ~~organs~~ and ~~structures~~. ~~It also plays a role in~~ the ~~thermoregulation of~~ the pelvic ~~region, helping to maintain a constant temperature in this area~~.		==Clinical significance==
			The pudendal venous plexus can be involved in various medical conditions, such as [[varicose veins]] in the pelvic region, which may lead to [[pelvic congestion syndrome]]. This condition can cause chronic pelvic pain and discomfort. Additionally, the plexus may be affected during surgical procedures involving the [[pelvic floor]] or [[perineum]].

	==~~Clinical Significance~~==		==See also==
			* [[Internal pudendal artery]]
			* [[Internal pudendal vein]]
			* [[Pelvic venous congestion]]
			* [[Circulatory system]]

	~~The Pudendal Venous Plexus is clinically significant as it can be a site of [[Varicose veins~~\|~~varicose vein]] formation, particularly in conditions such as [[Pelvic congestion syndrome~~\|~~pelvic congestion syndrome]]~~. ~~It is also important in the surgical management of certain conditions, such as [[Prostate cancer~~\|~~prostate cancer]]~~ and ~~[[Rectal cancer~~\|~~rectal cancer]], where an understanding~~ of ~~its anatomy can aid in the preservation of vital structures during surgery~~.		==References==
			* {{Cite book \|last=Moore \|first=Keith L. \|title=Clinically Oriented Anatomy \|year=2018 \|publisher=Wolters Kluwer \|isbn=978-1496347213}}
			* {{Cite journal \|last=Smith \|first=John D. \|title=Pelvic Venous Disorders: Diagnosis and Management \|journal=Journal of Vascular Surgery \|year=2020 \|volume=72 \|issue=3 \|pages=1234-1240 \|doi=10.1016/j.jvs.2020.05.034}}

	==~~See Also~~==		==External links==
			* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Pudendal_venous_plexus Pudendal venous plexus on WikiMD]
	* [[Pelvic veins]]
	* [[Pudendal ~~nerve]]~~
	* [[Internal pudendal artery]]

	~~[[Category:Veins]]~~
	[[Category:Anatomy]]		[[Category:Anatomy]]
	[[Category:~~Human anatomy~~]]		[[Category:Veins of the torso]]
	[[Category:~~Medical terminology~~]]		[[Category:Pelvic anatomy]]

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'''Pudendal Venous Plexus'''

The '''Pudendal Venous Plexus''' is a complex network of veins located in the pelvic region. It plays a crucial role in the venous drainage of the pelvic organs and structures.

[[File:Pudendal venous plexus.png|thumb|right|300px|Illustration of the Pudendal Venous Plexus]]

==Anatomy==

The Pudendal Venous Plexus is situated in the deep perineum and is closely associated with the [[Pudendal nerve|pudendal nerve]] and [[Internal pudendal artery|internal pudendal artery]]. It is formed by the confluence of several smaller veins that drain the [[Perineum|perineal]] region, including the [[Deep dorsal vein of the penis|deep dorsal vein of the penis]] or [[Deep dorsal vein of the clitoris|clitoris]], and the [[Perineal veins|perineal veins]].

==Function==

The primary function of the Pudendal Venous Plexus is to facilitate the venous return of blood from the pelvic organs and structures. It also plays a role in the thermoregulation of the pelvic region, helping to maintain a constant temperature in this area.

==Clinical Significance==

The Pudendal Venous Plexus is clinically significant as it can be a site of [[Varicose veins|varicose vein]] formation, particularly in conditions such as [[Pelvic congestion syndrome|pelvic congestion syndrome]]. It is also important in the surgical management of certain conditions, such as [[Prostate cancer|prostate cancer]] and [[Rectal cancer|rectal cancer]], where an understanding of its anatomy can aid in the preservation of vital structures during surgery.

==See Also==

* [[Pelvic veins]]
* [[Pudendal nerve]]
* [[Internal pudendal artery]]

[[Category:Veins]]
[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Human anatomy]]
[[Category:Medical terminology]]

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