Vol 62, No 3 (2003)
Original article
Submitted: 2012-02-06
Published online: 2003-06-09
The human testicular artery and the pampiniform plexus - where is the connection?
Adam Skowroński, Kazimierz Jędrzejewski
Folia Morphol 2003;62(3):201-204.
Vol 62, No 3 (2003)
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Submitted: 2012-02-06
Published online: 2003-06-09
Abstract
The aim of the study was the microscopic evaluation of the human spermatic cord vessels, with special attention to the connection between the testicular artery and the veins of the pampiniform plexus. We used the corrosive cast method to visualise the angioarchitecture of the spermatic cord. Casts were evaluated using a scanning electron microscope. We observed that there is a narrow space (previously filled with the testicular artery wall), between the casts of the testicular artery and the veins of the pampiniform plexus. This area contains a capillary vessel net, which connects the testicular artery with the veins of the pampiniform plexus. There were no direct anastomoses between the testicular artery and the pampiniform plexus. We hypothesise that the capillary
net described is the means of connection between the testicular artery and the pampiniform plexus, and that there can be a testicular artery net of its own vessels (vasa vasorum).
Abstract
The aim of the study was the microscopic evaluation of the human spermatic cord vessels, with special attention to the connection between the testicular artery and the veins of the pampiniform plexus. We used the corrosive cast method to visualise the angioarchitecture of the spermatic cord. Casts were evaluated using a scanning electron microscope. We observed that there is a narrow space (previously filled with the testicular artery wall), between the casts of the testicular artery and the veins of the pampiniform plexus. This area contains a capillary vessel net, which connects the testicular artery with the veins of the pampiniform plexus. There were no direct anastomoses between the testicular artery and the pampiniform plexus. We hypothesise that the capillary
net described is the means of connection between the testicular artery and the pampiniform plexus, and that there can be a testicular artery net of its own vessels (vasa vasorum).
Keywords
testicular artery; pampiniform plexus; anastomoses; spermatic cord
Title
The human testicular artery and the pampiniform plexus - where is the connection?
Journal
Folia Morphologica
Issue
Vol 62, No 3 (2003)
Article type
Original article
Pages
201-204
Published online
2003-06-09
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Bibliographic record
Folia Morphol 2003;62(3):201-204.
Keywords
testicular artery
pampiniform plexus
anastomoses
spermatic cord
Authors
Adam Skowroński
Kazimierz Jędrzejewski