The rectovaginal fascia (often called rectovaginal septum or sometimes fascia of Otto) is a thin structure separating the

vagina In mammals and other animals, the vagina (: vaginas or vaginae) is the elastic, muscular sex organ, reproductive organ of the female genital tract. In humans, it extends from the vulval vestibule to the cervix (neck of the uterus). The #Vag ...

and the

rectum The rectum (: rectums or recta) is the final straight portion of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals, and the gut in others. Before expulsion through the anus or cloaca, the rectum stores the feces temporarily. The adult ...

. This corresponds to the rectoprostatic fascia in the male.

Clinical significance

Perforations in it can lead to

rectocele In gynecology, a rectocele ( ) or posterior vaginal wall prolapse results when the rectum bulges ( herniates) into the vagina. Two common causes of this defect are childbirth and hysterectomy. Rectocele also tends to occur with other forms of ...

References

External links

* http://www.emedicinehealth.com/vaginal_prolapse/page18_em.htm Pelvis Fascia {{Anatomy-stub