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Anatomic Patterns Of Right Renal Vein.
Robina Shaheen1, Muhammad Nasir Jamil2, Umar Farooq3
1Department of Anatomy,Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|March 15, 2019
Summary
Human renal venous anatomy shows significant variation, with 80% of right renal veins having a normal distribution. Understanding these diverse patterns is crucial for successful kidney transplantation and urological surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Urology
- Surgical Planning
Background:
- Preoperative surgical planning is vital for renal transplantation and urological procedures.
- Understanding human renal venous system anatomy is essential for surgical success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the diverse anatomical patterns of the human renal venous system.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 adult male cadavers.
- Indian ink and gelatine mixture was injected into the renal veins via the inferior vena cava for anatomical study.
Main Results:
- The right renal vein exhibited variations in tributaries: 56% had 2, 26% had 3, and 10% had 4 tributaries.
- While 80% of cadavers showed normal right renal vein distribution, variations like additional or double renal veins were observed.
Conclusions:
- Significant variations in renal venous anatomy necessitate detailed knowledge for surgeons.
- Awareness of common venous patterns helps minimize intraoperative damage and prevent complications in renal surgeries.
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