James Douglas of the Pouch

Brock, Helen

doi:10.1017/s0025727300019402

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“…His treatment, however, like that of almost all his contemporaries, was basically still Galenic, relying on the balance of the humors, causing vomiting by prescribing herbs of unknown specific action. If his patients died, he generally sought permission to carry out a necropsy [ 2 ].…”

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“…In 1712, he was elected to the Gale Osteology Lectureship of the Barber-Surgeons Company and to the Arris Muscular Lectureship in 1716. In 1720, Douglas became Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physician, although he was not a graduate of Oxford or Cambridge [ 2 ].…”

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“…James Douglas studied at Edinburgh University where he received his Masters of Arts degree in 1694. It is not known where he received his medical training, but he received his medical degree from Reims University in 1699 [ 1 - 2 ].…”

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The Anatomist James Douglas (1675-1742): His Life and Scientific Work

Koutsouflianiotis

Paraskevas

Kalitsa

et al. 2019

Cureus

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James Douglas (1675-1742) is considered one of the most important anatomists of the eighteenth century; he introduced meticulous and scientific methods for studying human anatomy. He is known for the “pouch of Douglas,” but his contribution is much more important. He deepened our knowledge of the anatomy of the peritoneum, located new muscles, and evolved the already recorded knowledge in a way that it could be implemented in surgery. Furthermore, he was such a famous obstetrician that even the Pope of his era admired him for his charisma.

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The Anatomist James Douglas (1675-1742): His Life and Scientific Work

Koutsouflianiotis

Paraskevas

Kalitsa

et al. 2019

Cureus

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“…The intraperitoneal area between the posterior part of the uterus and the anterior part of the rectum is the rectouterine space, or posterior cul-de-sac, and is clinically known as the pouch of Douglas, because it was described by James Douglas in 1730 (58,59). The rectouterine space is the deepest region in the peritoneal cavity, which makes it a favorable location for fluid and abscess collections and metastatic peritoneal deposits, mostly from ovarian cancer (60).…”

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Suspensory Ligaments of the Female Genital Organs: MRI Evaluation with Intraoperative Correlation

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The uterus, which plays an important role in the reproductive process, provides a home for the developing fetus and so must be in a stable, though flexible, location. Various structures with suspensory ligaments help provide this berth. MRI with high spatial resolution allows us to detect and evaluate these relatively fine structures. Under physiologic conditions, MRI can be used to depict uterine and ovarian ligaments (ie, the uterosacral, cardinal, and round ligaments, as well as the suspensory ligament of the ovary). In the presence of pathologic conditions (inflammation, endometriosis, tumors), the suspensory ligaments may appear thickened or invaded, which makes their delineation easier. Understanding the normal anatomy of the suspensory ligaments of the female genital organs and using a standardized nomenclature are essential for identifying and reporting related pathologic conditions. The female pelvic anatomy and the suspensory ligaments of the female genital organs are described as depicted with MRI. Also, the compartmental anatomy of the female pelvis is explained, including the extraperitoneal pelvic spaces. Finally, a checklist is provided for structured reporting of the MRI findings in the female pelvis.

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“…Later, an articulation was developed to lock the blades, and later still a tape was used to tie them together. 12 That the Chamberlens only ever practised low-forceps deliveries is attested by the fact that none of their instruments displays a pelvic curve.…”

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