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Retropubic space
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Retropubic space is a potential avascular space located between the pubic symphysis and the urinary bladder. The retropubic space is a preperitoneal space, located behind the transversalis fascia and in front of peritoneum.[1]
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Retropubic space | |
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![]() Male pelvic organs seen from right side. (Retropubic space visible but not labeled.) | |
![]() Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra. (Retropubic space visible but not labeled.) | |
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Location | Pelvis, between the pubic symphysis and the urinary bladder |
Function | Anatomical space |
Identifiers | |
Latin | spatium retropubicum |
TA98 | A10.1.01.003 |
TA2 | 3822 |
FMA | 22060 |
Anatomical terminology |
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Other names for the retropubic space are "Cave of Retzius" or "Retzius' space", named after the Swedish anatomist Anders Retzius (1796-1860).
The space is a useful landmark in different gynecological and urological surgeries.