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Additional renal veins: incidence and morphometry

K S Satyapal¹, V Rambiritch, G Pillai

¹Department of Anatomy, University of Durban-Westville, South Africa.

Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)

|January 1, 1995

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Additional renal veins are common, especially on the right side, impacting surgical and radiological procedures. Understanding this renal venous anatomy is crucial for transplant surgeons and angiologists.

Area of Science:

Anatomy
Vascular Surgery
Radiology

Background:

Modern surgical and radiological advancements necessitate a detailed understanding of renal venous anatomy.
Variations in renal venous drainage can impact surgical outcomes and diagnostic interpretations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the incidence and morphometry of additional renal veins.
To provide a comprehensive definition of renal venous anatomy relevant to contemporary medical practices.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 153 morphologically normal en bloc renal specimens obtained from post-mortem examinations.
Systematic examination to identify and document the presence and characteristics of accessory renal veins.

Main Results:

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Single additional renal veins were observed in 26% of right kidneys and 2.6% of left kidneys.

Second additional renal veins were found infrequently, occurring in 5% of right kidneys.

Accessory renal veins are more common than previously suggested, particularly on the right side.

Conclusions:

The frequent occurrence of additional renal veins, especially on the right, warrants attention.
Awareness of these anatomical variations is essential for transplant surgeons and angiologists to prevent complications.
This study contributes to a refined understanding of renal venous anatomy for improved clinical practice.