Left Pericolic Gutter Peritoneum

Similar to its right counterpart the paracolic gutter originates from the left hepatic flexure or the meet point of the transverse and descending colon and runs downward to empty into the pelvic region or abdominal wall.

Left pericolic gutter peritoneum.

The left lateral paracolic gutter is on the left side of the abdominal cavity between the outer wall of the descending colon and posterior abdominal wall. The left medial paracolic gutter. The main paracolic gutter lies lateral to the colon on each side. A less obvious medial paracolic gutter may be formed especially on the right side if the colon possesses a short mesentery for part.

A less obvious medial paracolic gutter may be formed especially on the right side if the colon possesses a short mesentery for part of its length. The left gutter runs between the descending colon and the abdominal wall and just like the right gutter empties into the lower abdomen and pelvic area. The main paracol parasol is located on the lateral colon on each side. Unclear medial paracolic talacs may form especially on the right side if the large intestine.

The right and left paracolic plaque is the peritoneal niche of the posterior abdominal wall located alongside the ascending and descending colon. The left lateral paracolic gutter. A less obvious medial paracolic gutter may be formed especially on the right side if the colon possesses a short mesentery for part of its length. The right and left paracolic gutters are peritoneal recesses on the posterior abdominal wall lying alongside the ascending and descending colon.

The main paracolic gutter lies lateral to the colon on each side. The left medial paracolic gutter. This gutter is however much smaller because it is restricted at the top by the phrenicocolic ligament or the ligament supporting the top left edge of the colon.