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The left renal vein: A major collateral system
Author(s) -
Satyapal Kapil S.,
Kalideen Jaikrishna M.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.980070607
Subject(s) - medicine , collateral , collateral circulation , renal vein , left renal vein , vein , radiology , cardiology , kidney , inferior vena cava , finance , economics
This study investigated the collateral flow emanating from and around the renal veins in the adult. Experimental venous occlusion was performed along several venous pathways under the influence of the renal veins. Radiological techniques were used to investigate renal venous collateral flow. The importance and contribution of these collaterals are discussed with reference to their diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic implications. The left renal vein is a major venous collateral pathway, whereas the right renal vein contributes little. © 1994 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.