Bilateral Accessory Renal Arteries: A Cadaveric Case Study

Peters J, Swanke T*, Angulo C and Sant D

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA

^*Correspondance to: Talia Swanke 

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Abstract:

Introduction: The kidneys are bilateral filtration organs that are perfused by the right and left renal artery. The presence of Multiple Renal Arteries (MRA), an anatomical variation, with varying health implications and outcomes. There have been multiple case reports and literature review studies that describe these findings. The current literature uses various classification methods, and this report utilizes the Cases et al. classification system. Materials and Methods: A cadaveric dissection at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine presented with abnormal renal vasculature findings. A standard ruler was used to measure the length and width of each renal artery in situ. All measurements were recorded in centimeters by two observers. A camera was utilized to document findings. The data was classified by the Cases system. Results: Upon dissection, a 75-year-old male donor presented with five renal arteries. The right and left renal arteries originated from the abdominal aorta at the L2 level, and inserted at the renal hilum. Each Renal Accessory Artery (RAA), two on the right, and one on the left, originated at the abdominal aorta bifurcation. Both right RAA's were inserted at the inferior pole of the right kidney, and classified as Type D, Level III pattern. The left RAA was inserted at the inferior pole of the left kidney, and classified as Type D, Level II pattern. Conclusion: Multiple RAAs were discovered in a cadaver during a dissection lab at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. Further research is needed on multiple RAA’s to correlate the clinical implications of these findings.

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Peters J, Swanke T*, Angulo C and Sant D. Bilateral Accessory Renal Arteries: A Cadaveric Case Study. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2024; 7: 1536..