Meso-rectal fascia doesn’t contain which of the following
a) Inferior rectal vein
b) Para-rectal node
c) Superior rectal vein
d) Inferior mesenteric plexus
Answer: Inferior rectal vein
Explanation:
Peri-rectal fat separated by the rectal fascia – the so-called meso-rectum – contains Superior rectal vessels, meso-rectal fat, lymphatic vessels and nodes.
It is the first area of local rectal cancer dissemination.
Thus, its removal along with the rectum affected by the tumor is essential for preventing local tumor recurrence