pelvic fascia

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pel·vic fas·ci·a

[TA]

includes parietal and visceral components: the fascia pelvis parietalis and the fascia pelvis visceralis.

Synonym(s): fascia pelvis [TA], fascia pelvica ☆

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pel·vic fas·cia

(pel'vik fash'ē-ă) [TA]

General term for the fascia lining the pelvic cavity (fascia pelvis parietalis) and investing the pelvic viscera (fascia pelvis visceralis).

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pelvic fascia

The fascia within the pelvic cavity. It is extremely important in maintaining normal strength in the pelvic floor.

See: diaphragm, pelvic

See also: fascia

References in periodicals archive ?

- Laterally: Arcus tendinous fascia pelvis and ischial spines.

Basic clinical retroperitoneal anatomy for pelvic surgeons/Pelvik cerrahlar icin temel klinik retroperitoneal anatomi

Lateral defect cystoceles, caused by attenuation or tearing of the arcus tendineus fascia pelvis (ATFP) were corrected by re-approximating the pubocervical fascia to the ATFP.

Pelvic organ prolapse: A primer for urologists

Her anterior wall prolapse and paravaginal defects were then addressed using interrupted placement of 2-0 nonabsorbable multifilament sutures for a bilateral paravaginal defect repair, which secured the pubocervical fascia back to the arcus tendineus fascia pelvis bilaterally with the intent to restore her anterior anatomy prior to the Burch urethropexy.

Concomitant Laparoscopic Burch Urethropexy and Combined Vaginal-Laparoscopic Mesh Sling Removal (x2) for Pain and Persistent Stress Urinary Incontinence

The true pubocervical fascia extends from the pubic bone anteriorly and laterally to the arcus tendineus fascia pelvis. Its proximal posterior edge is attached to the pericervical ring.

The new anterior repair

The Gynecare Prosima Pelvic Floor Repair System (Ethicon) is the newest kit on the market, and via anterior compartment dissection to the ischial spines, it is placed up against the arcus tendineus fascia pelvis rather than anchoring into it.

Kit-Specific training is required for mesh kits: appropriate training needed for good outcome for anterior compartment prolapse surgical treatment