perineal (redirected from Perineal reflex)

perineal /peri·ne·al/ (-ne´al) pertaining to the perineum.

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Perineal

The diamond-shaped region of the body between the pubic arch and the anus.

Mentioned in: Neurogenic Bladder

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perineal.

See perineum.

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perineal (perˈ··nēˑ·l),

adj pertaining to the inferior pelvic cavity between the genitals and anus.

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perineal

pertaining to the perineum.

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perineal body

central tendon of the perineum. The fibromuscular mass in the median plane of the perineum where the bulbospongiosus and external anal sphincter muscles, and the levator ani and transverse perineal muscles attach.

perineal fistula

see perianal fistula.

Gelpi perineal retractor

a small self-retaining tissue retractor.

perineal hernia

a defect in the pelvic diaphragm that permits deviation of the rectum and protrusion of pelvic fat and abdominal contents, particularly the prostate and urinary bladder. Clinical signs include a uni- or bilateral ventrolateral perianal swelling with constipation or straining. Seen most often in middle-aged, male dogs, but occurs rarely in females and in cats.

perineal laceration

laceration of the perineal area such as by the birth of a foal. Three degrees of severity are recognized. First degree laceration is when only the mucosa of the vulva and vagina are involved. Second degree is when the submucosa and muscularis layers of the vulva, the anal sphincter and the perineal body are involved. Third degree is when there is also tearing through the rectovaginal septum, the muscles of the vagina and rectum, and the perineal body.

perineal reconstruction

various surgical techniques are used to repair perineal lacerations. It is necessary to reconstruct the rectal floor and vaginal roof.

perineal reflex

stimulation of the perineum causes contraction of the anal sphincter and flexion of the tail. It is a test of the integrity of the caudal spinal segments and the pudendal nerve. Called also the anal reflex.

perineal sling

a surgical technique that uses a fascial strip under the urethra to increase resistance to urine flow in the treatment of urinary incontinence.