Retroinguinal space

Retroinguinal space is a term used in the field of anatomy to describe a specific area within the human body. It is a space located behind the inguinal ligament, which is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. It is also known as the Bogros space, named after the French surgeon Henri Bogros who first described it in 1823.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "retroinguinal" is derived from the Latin words "retro", meaning behind, and "inguinal", referring to the groin area. The term "Bogros space" is named after Henri Bogros, a French surgeon who first described this anatomical space.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The retroinguinal space is located behind the inguinal ligament, which is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. It is bordered by the psoas major muscle on the lateral side, the iliac muscle on the medial side, and the peritoneum on the anterior side. The space contains the femoral nerve, femoral artery, and femoral vein, which pass through it to reach the lower limb.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

The retroinguinal space is of clinical significance as it is a potential space for the spread of infection or cancer. It is also a site for potential hernia formation, specifically femoral hernias. In addition, the space is important in surgical procedures involving the lower abdomen and upper thigh, such as femoral artery catheterization and inguinal hernia repair.

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