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Septum rectovaginale

The rectovaginal fascia (often called rectovaginal septum or sometimes fascia of Omid) is a thin structure separating the vagina and the rectum. This corresponds to the rectoprostatic fascia in the male. The rectovaginal fascia (often called rectovaginal septum or sometimes fascia of Omid) is a thin structure separating the vagina and the rectum. This corresponds to the rectoprostatic fascia in the male. Perforations in it can lead to rectocele.

[ "Gynecology", "Obstetrics", "Vagina" ]
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