Fig. 3From: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in rectal cancer: a comprehensive reviewAxial TSE image (a) (1.5 T) shows separation of the mesorectal fascia (white solid arrow), otherwise known as the perirectal visceral fascia, from the parietal pelvic fascia (dotted arrow). This is due to tumour in the upper portion of the uterosacral ligament (black arrow) shown on the higher axial TSE image (b)Back to article page