Prostatic neurovascular bundle
Fasciculus neurovascularis prostatae
- Acronym: NVB
- Related terms: Neurovascular bundle
Definition
The neurovascular bundle (NVB) is a tubular structure which mediate erectile function and continence running posterolateraly to the to the prostatic capsule and adjacent to the peripheral zone,.
The neurovascular bundle is an expansion of the pelvic hypogastric plexus that contains the cavernous nerves of penis, and also contains prostatic branches of the inferior vesical artery and prostatic veins
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
