Deep dorsal vein

Deep Dorsal Vein

The deep dorsal vein of the penis.

The Deep Dorsal Vein is a large vein that runs along the dorsum of the penis. It is responsible for draining the glans penis and the corpora cavernosa penis into the prostatic plexus.

Anatomy

The deep dorsal vein is located in the deep fascia of the penis, directly beneath the Buck's fascia. It is formed by the union of several smaller veins that drain the glans and the corpora cavernosa. The deep dorsal vein then travels along the dorsum of the penis, between the corpora cavernosa, and drains into the prostatic plexus.

Clinical significance

The deep dorsal vein is often used as a landmark in surgical procedures involving the penis, such as penile implant surgery. It is also a common site for the formation of varicoceles, which can cause pain and swelling in the penis.

See also

• Dorsal vein of the penis
• Superficial dorsal vein of the penis
• Prostatic plexus