Supramesocolic space
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Jones J, Dias S, Hacking C, et al. Supramesocolic space. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 08 Dec 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5706
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17 Mar 2009, Jeremy Jones ◉
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- Supramesocolic cavity
The supramesocolic space is the peritoneal space above the root of the transverse mesocolon. The inframesocolic space lies below the root of the transverse mesocolon.
It can be arbitrarily divided into right and left supramesocolic spaces and subspaces. These are normally in communication with each other, but may become separated by inflammatory membranes or disease.
The right supramesocolic space has three subspaces:
- right subphrenic space
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right subhepatic space: which can be further divided into
- anterior right subhepatic space
- posterior right subhepatic space (Morison's pouch)
- lesser sac
The left supramesocolic space has two subspaces:
References
- 1. Standring S (editor). Gray's Anatomy (39th edition). Churchill Livingstone. (2011) ISBN:0443066841. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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