Right subphrenic space
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Right Subphrenic space (also known as the right anterior space, Right Subdiaphragmatic space) is a potential space lies between the right lobe of the liver and the underside of the diaphragm.
Gross Anatomy
This is a sub compartment of the Supra colic compartment. It reaches as far as the upper boundary of the bare area of the liver.
Boundaries
It is bounded Superiorly (underneath the diaphragm) by the superior layer of the Coronary ligament, Right (Laterally) by the right triangular ligament and left side (Medially) by the Falciform ligament. Inferiorly it continues with rest of the right supramesocoloc compartment.
Communications
Anatomically it communicates inferiorly with rest of the supramesocolic compartment, hence the right sub hepatic compartment and the lesser sac through the Epiploic foramen. But, the clinically important subphrenic abscesses are often concealed and confined to the space.
Related Pathology
Right subphrenic abscesses are often secondary to intra abdominal sepsis. (Eg-Peritonitis,ruptured liver abscess,ruptured appendicular abscess etc.) and may have an acute or chronic course.Gas accumulation within the space in a case of ruptured hollow viscera can be demonstrated radiologically, as "gas under the diaphragm".
-<p>Right Subphrenic space (also known as the right anterior space, Right Subdiaphragmatic space) is a potential space lies between the right lobe of the liver and the underside of the diaphragm.</p><p><strong>Gross Anatomy</strong></p><p>This is a sub compartment of the Supra colic compartment. It reaches the upper boundary of the bare area of the liver.</p><p><strong>Boundaries</strong></p><p>It is bounded Superiorly (underneath the diaphragm) by the superior layer of the Coronary ligament, Right (Laterally) by the right triangular ligament and left side (Medially) by the Falciform ligament. Inferiorly it continues with rest of the right supramesocoloc compartment.</p><p><strong>Communications</strong></p><p>Anatomically it communicates inferiorly with rest of the supramesocolic compartment, hence the right sub hepatic compartment and the lesser sac through the Epiploic foramen. But, the clinically important subphrenic abscesses are often concealed and confined to the space.</p><p><strong>Related Pathology</strong></p><p>Right subphrenic abscesses are often secondary to intra abdominal sepsis. (Eg-Peritonitis,ruptured liver abscess,ruptured appendicular abscess etc.) and may have an acute or chronic course.Gas accumulation within the space in ruptured hollow viscera can be demonstrated radiologically.</p>- +<p>Right Subphrenic space (also known as the right anterior space, Right Subdiaphragmatic space) is a potential space lies between the right lobe of the liver and the underside of the diaphragm.</p><p><strong>Gross Anatomy</strong></p><p>This is a sub compartment of the Supra colic compartment. It reaches as far as the upper boundary of the bare area of the liver.</p><p><strong>Boundaries</strong></p><p>It is bounded Superiorly (underneath the diaphragm) by the superior layer of the Coronary ligament, Right (Laterally) by the right triangular ligament and left side (Medially) by the Falciform ligament. Inferiorly it continues with rest of the right supramesocoloc compartment.</p><p><strong>Communications</strong></p><p>Anatomically it communicates inferiorly with rest of the supramesocolic compartment, hence the right sub hepatic compartment and the lesser sac through the Epiploic foramen. But, the clinically important subphrenic abscesses are often concealed and confined to the space.</p><p><strong>Related Pathology</strong></p><p>Right subphrenic abscesses are often secondary to intra abdominal sepsis. (Eg-Peritonitis,ruptured liver abscess,ruptured appendicular abscess etc.) and may have an acute or chronic course.Gas accumulation within the space in a case of ruptured hollow viscera can be demonstrated radiologically, as "gas under the diaphragm".</p>
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- 1. Healy J. Detection of Peritoneal Metastases. Cancer Imaging. 2001;1(2):4-12. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1102/1470-7330.2001.002">doi:10.1102/1470-7330.2001.002</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18203670">Pubmed</a>
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