Somatic and autonomic nerve density of the urethra, periurethral tissue, and anterior vaginal wall: an immunohistochemical study in adult female cadavers

ConclusionsAutonomic and somatic nerves are diffusely distributed throughout the periurethral tissue and anterior vagina, with few significant differences in nerve density among sections analyzed. Minimizing tissue disruption near urethral skeletal muscle critical for urinary continence may prevent adverse postoperative urinary symptoms.

Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - October 5, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research