A Dolichodouglas (word derived from ancient Greek Δόλιχος (dolichos), the long distance in running and the Douglas' pouch) is the medical term describing an abnormally profound Douglas' pouch (recto-uterine pouch). It may be congenital or acquired. The increased depth of the Douglas' pouch brings it in close anatomical contact with the posterior vaginal wall. Therefore, intestinal loops may apply pressure to this wall, causing a condition known as enterocele, which presents as an outpouching on the posterior vaginal wall. This can be felt and seen during pelvic exam.
dolichodouglas, word, derived, from, ancient, greek, Δόλιχος, dolichos, long, distance, running, douglas, pouch, medical, term, describing, abnormally, profound, douglas, pouch, recto, uterine, pouch, congenital, acquired, increased, depth, douglas, pouch, bri. A Dolichodouglas word derived from ancient Greek Dolixos dolichos the long distance in running and the Douglas pouch is the medical term describing an abnormally profound Douglas pouch recto uterine pouch It may be congenital or acquired The increased depth of the Douglas pouch brings it in close anatomical contact with the posterior vaginal wall Therefore intestinal loops may apply pressure to this wall causing a condition known as enterocele which presents as an outpouching on the posterior vaginal wall This can be felt and seen during pelvic exam See also editVesicouterine pouch Rectouterine pouch Pouch of Douglas Rectovesical pouch Retropubic spaceExternal links editJTA 2001 Elytrocele nbsp This anatomy article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dolichodouglas amp oldid 1155139054, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
