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[Anatomical considerations on the renal arterial segmentation].
1Universitatea Ovidius Constanţa, Facultatea de Medicină, Disciplina de Anatomie.
Summary
This study details kidney arterial segmentation in 194 human kidneys, revealing variations in renal artery branching patterns. Findings highlight common distributions of renal arterial segments crucial for anatomical understanding.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Urology
- Radiology
Background:
- Understanding the arterial segmentation of the kidney is fundamental for surgical procedures and interpreting imaging studies.
- Previous studies have described variations, but a comprehensive analysis of renal artery branching patterns is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the arterial segmentation of the kidney.
- To observe the branching patterns of renal arteries and the distribution of second-order arteries within the renal parenchyma.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 194 human kidneys obtained through evisceration.
- Utilized dissection and plastic material injection followed by corrosion for detailed arterial visualization.
- Correlated findings with renal angiographies.
Main Results:
- Identified variations in renal arterial segmentation, with 3, 4, 5, or 6 distinct arterial segments observed.
- The most common finding was 5 arterial segments (42.78%), including apical, superior, middle, inferior, and posterior.
- Detailed the specific nomenclature and percentages for each identified segmentation pattern.
Conclusions:
- The study demonstrates significant variability in human kidney arterial segmentation.
- Established a detailed classification of renal arterial segments based on observed patterns.
- These findings contribute to a better understanding of renal vascular anatomy.