Anatomy

video Digital human project: 3D photogrammetry for human cadaveric pelvic specimens: An innovation in colorectal anatomical education

Published on 23 September 2020 By ESCP Secretariat In Anatomy

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Top abstract 13 - George Chang (UK) at ESCP Virtually Vilnius 2020

video Gender influences on colorectal cancer treatment: Anatomy of the pelvic nerves

Published on 21 September 2020 By ESCP Secretariat In Anatomy

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Symposium - Thilo Wedel (Germany) at ESCP Virtually Vilnius 2020

video Surgical anatomy of D3 lymphadenectomy in right colon cancer, gastrocolic trunk of Henle and surgical trunk of Gillot

Published on 18 November 2018 By ESCP Secretariat In Anatomy

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Young ESCP Members Best Three Papers - Alvaro García Granero (Spain) at ESCP Nice 2018

document Anatomy of the Colon, Rectum, Anus, and Pelvic Floor (Chapter 2, European Manual of Medicine: Coloproctology Second Edition) Popular

Published on 18 May 2017 By European Manual of Medicine: Coloproctology In Anatomy

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Detailed knowledge of clinical anatomy is an indispensable prerequisite for the diagnosis and therapy of coloproctological diseases. Therefore this chapter presents the essential aspects of the anatomy of the colon, rectum, anal canal, and pelvic floor that are relevant for coloproctologists. Anatomy is described for the different colonic segments, rectal ampulla, upper and lower anal canal, corpus cavernosum recti, proctodeal glands, anal sphincter complex, and pelvic floor muscles. The anatomic structures mediating anal continence are highlighted. Special emphasis is given to topographical aspects and anatomic landmarks relevant for surgical approaches. Access routes to both autonomic and somatic nerves, as well as blood supply and lymphatic drainage, are addressed for each anatomic compartment. In particular, the topography of perirectal fasciae and spaces and their relationship to pelvic autonomic nerves are described in detail to meet the criteria for nerve-sparing total mesorectal excision. Finally, the anatomical peculiarities of the pelvic floor levels (subperitoneal, ischioanal, and perianal spaces) are presented and set in a clinical context.