The retrovisceral space is divided into the
retropharyngeal space
The retropharyngeal space (abbreviated as "RPS") is a potential space and deep compartment of the head and neck situated posterior to the pharynx. The RPS is bounded anteriorly by the buccopharyngeal fascia, posteriorly by the alar fascia, and la ...
and the
danger space by the
alar fascia
The alar fascia is a layer of fascia, sometimes described as part of the prevertebral fascia, and sometimes as in front of it.
Anatomy
Cranially, it reaches the skull, and caudally, it reaches the second thoracic vertebra.
In 2015, the anatomy ...
. It is of particular clinical importance because it is a main route by which oropharyngeal infections can spread into the
mediastinum.
Some sources say the retrovisceral space is the same as the retropharyngeal space.
Other sources say that the retrovisceral space is "continuous superiorly" with the retropharyngeal space.
References
External links
Thoracoscopic drainage with wound edge protector for descending necrotizing mediastinitis* http://iris3.med.tufts.edu/headneck/spaces.htm
Human head and neck
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