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Multilevel Microdissection and Functional-Structural Profiling of Human Renal Arterial Branches
Published on: September 5, 2025
Complex renal vascular variation: a case report.
Ercan Tanyeli1, Mehmet Uzel, Ali Ihsan Soyluoğlu
1Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Kocamustafapaşa, Istanbul, Turkey. tanyeli@istanbul.edu.tr
Summary
A rare anatomical variation of the right renal artery originating from a common trunk with suprarenal and testicular arteries was observed. Understanding such renal artery variations is crucial for successful surgical interventions.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Vascular Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Increasing renal surgical interventions necessitate detailed anatomical knowledge.
- Variations in renal artery branching patterns are clinically significant.
Observation:
- A unique common trunk originating from the right aorta was identified during cadaveric dissection.
- This trunk bifurcated into suprarenal and two renal hilar arteries.
- Associated findings included doubled renal veins and additional suprarenal arteries branching from the renal hilar arteries.
Findings:
- The superior renal hilar artery supplied the right testicular artery and an additional suprarenal artery.
- The inferior renal hilar artery supplied another suprarenal artery.
- The superior renal hilar artery anomalously crossed over the inferior renal hilar artery.
Implications:
- Awareness of such complex renal artery variations is vital for surgeons.
- Detailed pre-operative anatomical assessment can prevent intraoperative complications.
- This case highlights the importance of meticulous dissection in anatomical studies.
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