Extraperitoneal space

Extraperitoneal space

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The extraperitoneal space is the portion of the abdomen and pelvis which does not lie within peritoneum.

It includes:
* Retroperitoneal space
* Retropubic space

The space in the pelvis is divided into the following components:cite journal |author=O'Connell AM, Duddy L, Lee C, Lee MJ |title=CT of pelvic extraperitoneal spaces: an anatomical study in cadavers |journal=Clinical radiology |volume=62 |issue=5 |pages=432–8 |year=2007 |pmid=17398268 |doi=10.1016/j.crad.2006.11.012]
* prevesical space
* perivesical space
* perirectal space

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