Retroduodenal recess
Recessus retroduodenalis
- Latin synonym: Fossa retroduodenalis
- Synonym: Retroduodenal fossa
Definition
The retroduodenal recess is inconstant, located behind the third part of the duodenum, between it and the aorta, and opened to the left.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
