VAN 121: Veterinary Gross Anatomy-II (2+2)

PUDIC NERVE BLOCK

• Pudic nerve is the continuation of the ventral branch of the 3^rd sacral nerve with a variable contribution from 2^nd and 4^th sacral spinal nerves.
• It can be best judged by palpating per rectum the internal pudic artery on the latero-ventral aspect of the pelvic cavity just cranial to the lesser sciatic foramen.
• The artery is usually one inch below the nerve.

Indications

• Surgical interference with the penis and prepuce.

Site

• The ischiorectal fossa of either side (the depression between the anal orifice and the ischial tuberocity).