Definition for Rectouterine pouch
From Biology Forums Dictionary
The rectouterine pouch is the extension of the peritoneal cavity between the rectum and the posterior wall of the uterus in the female human body.
The rectouterine pouch is used in the treatment of end-stage renal failure in patients who are treated by peritoneal dialysis. The tip of the dialysis catheter is placed into the deepest point of the pouch.