Pudendal venous plexus: Difference between revisions

General Information
Latin	plexus venosus pudendalis
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System	Circulatory system
Artery	Internal pudendal artery
Vein	Internal pudendal vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

Latest revision as of 16:57, 29 December 2024

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.

Anatomy[edit]

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.

Function[edit]

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.

Clinical significance[edit]

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.

References[edit]

Keith L.,

 Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 
  
 Wolters Kluwer, 
 2018, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-1496347213,

Smith, John D.,

 Pelvic Venous Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 
 Journal of Vascular Surgery, 
 2020,
 Vol. 72(Issue: 3),
 pp. 1234-1240,
 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.05.034,

External links[edit]

Pudendal venous plexus on WikiMD

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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==
+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==
+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:Human anatomy]]
+[[Category:Veins of the torso]]
-[[Category:Medical terminology]]
+[[Category:Pelvic anatomy]]