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Vesical Veins[edit]

Diagram of the vesical veins and surrounding structures.

The vesical veins are a network of veins that drain the urinary bladder. These veins are part of the pelvic venous plexus and play a crucial role in the venous drainage of the pelvic organs.

Anatomy[edit]

The vesical veins originate from the venous plexus surrounding the urinary bladder. This plexus is known as the vesical venous plexus. The veins from this plexus converge to form larger veins that eventually drain into the internal iliac vein.

The vesical venous plexus is connected to other pelvic venous plexuses, including the prostatic venous plexus in males and the uterovaginal venous plexus in females. This interconnection allows for collateral circulation within the pelvis.

Function[edit]

The primary function of the vesical veins is to drain deoxygenated blood from the urinary bladder. This blood is then transported to the internal iliac veins and eventually returns to the inferior vena cava and the heart.

Clinical Significance[edit]

The vesical veins can be involved in various pathological conditions. For instance, they may become engorged or varicose in conditions that increase pelvic venous pressure, such as pelvic congestion syndrome.

In surgical procedures involving the bladder, such as cystectomy or transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT), careful management of the vesical veins is necessary to prevent excessive bleeding.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Vesical veins''' are a group of veins that drain the urinary bladder. The term "vesical" comes from the Latin word "vesica", which means bladder. The vesical veins are part of the [[venous system]] and play a crucial role in the body's circulatory system.
+== Vesical Veins ==
-==Etymology==
+[[File:Gray585.png|thumb|right|300px|Diagram of the vesical veins and surrounding structures.]]
-The term "vesical" is derived from the Latin word "vesica", which translates to "bladder". This term is used in anatomy to refer to structures related to the urinary bladder.
-==Anatomy==
+The '''vesical veins''' are a network of veins that drain the [[urinary bladder]]. These veins are part of the [[pelvic venous plexus]] and play a crucial role in the venous drainage of the pelvic organs.
-The vesical veins form a [[plexus]], known as the vesical venous plexus, around the urinary bladder. This plexus drains into the [[internal iliac veins]]. The vesical veins are responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the urinary bladder and returning it to the heart.
-==Function==
+=== Anatomy ===
-The primary function of the vesical veins is to drain deoxygenated blood from the urinary bladder. This is part of the body's circulatory system, which is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body. The vesical veins carry blood from the bladder to the internal iliac veins, which then carry the blood to the heart.
+The vesical veins originate from the [[venous plexus]] surrounding the urinary bladder. This plexus is known as the [[vesical venous plexus]]. The veins from this plexus converge to form larger veins that eventually drain into the [[internal iliac vein]].
-==Clinical significance==
+The vesical venous plexus is connected to other pelvic venous plexuses, including the [[prostatic venous plexus]] in males and the [[uterovaginal venous plexus]] in females. This interconnection allows for collateral circulation within the pelvis.
-The vesical veins can be affected by various medical conditions. For example, they can become enlarged or varicose in cases of [[bladder cancer]] or [[bladder stones]]. They can also be affected by [[trauma]] to the bladder or pelvic region.
-==Related terms==
+=== Function ===
-* [[Venous system]]: The part of the circulatory system that returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.
+The primary function of the vesical veins is to drain deoxygenated blood from the urinary bladder. This blood is then transported to the internal iliac veins and eventually returns to the [[inferior vena cava]] and the [[heart]].
-* [[Plexus]]: A network of nerves or vessels in the body.
-* [[Internal iliac veins]]: Veins that carry blood from the pelvic organs and the lower limbs back to the heart.
-* [[Bladder cancer]]: A type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder.
-* [[Bladder stones]]: Hard masses of minerals in the bladder.
-[[Category:Anatomy]]
+=== Clinical Significance ===
-[[Category:Veins]]
+The vesical veins can be involved in various pathological conditions. For instance, they may become engorged or varicose in conditions that increase pelvic venous pressure, such as [[pelvic congestion syndrome]].
+In surgical procedures involving the bladder, such as [[cystectomy]] or [[transurethral resection of the bladder tumor]] (TURBT), careful management of the vesical veins is necessary to prevent excessive bleeding.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Urinary bladder]]
+* [[Internal iliac vein]]
+* [[Pelvic venous plexus]]
+* [[Prostatic venous plexus]]
+* [[Uterovaginal venous plexus]]
+[[Category:Veins of the torso]]
 [[Category:Urinary system]]
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