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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
Published on: August 14, 2019
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Advances in upper urinary tract anatomy through imaging techniques
Mayra Aparecida Côrtes1, Rafaela Franco Moreira2, Isadora Ribeiro Doria3
1Morphology Department, College of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Medical Department, Health Sciences College, Mato Grosso State University, Cáceres, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Summary
Imaging reveals the intrarenal pelvis may predict urinary loss after partial nephrectomy. Standardized terminology for renal vascular anatomy is crucial for accurate medical education and research.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Accurate anatomical knowledge of the upper urinary tract is essential for surgical planning and medical breakthroughs.
- Variations in renal vasculature and ureteral anatomy can impact patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize evidence on the anatomy and clinical correlations of the upper urinary tract using imaging exams.
- To identify key anatomical findings relevant to surgical procedures and medical education.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of 29 manuscripts published between 2013 and 2023.
- Analysis based on the Joanna Briggs Institute's theoretical framework.
Main Results:
- The intrarenal pelvis identified as a potential predictor of urinary loss post-partial nephrectomy.
- Brödel's avascular plane classified into three types for pre-surgical planning.
- Variations in renal arteries and veins, including retro-aortic and circum-aortic types, were documented.
- Specific ureteral anatomical points susceptible to constriction identified, while others are reclassified.
- Need for standardized terminology for renal vascular anatomical variations highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Imaging enhances anatomical accuracy, benefiting human anatomy teaching and medical advancements.
- Standardized terminology is vital to prevent inaccuracies in teaching and research of renal vascular anatomy.
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