segmental renal vein

A vein that is a tributary of the renal vein and drains blood from a segment of the kidney.

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类型 Bone
上级结构 vein of abdomen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the segmental renal vein?

The segmental renal vein is a vein that is a tributary of the renal vein and drains blood from a specific segment of the kidney.

Where is the segmental renal vein located?

It is located within the renal parenchyma, draining a defined segment of the kidney and coursing centrally to join the main renal vein at the renal hilum.

What is the function of the segmental renal vein?

Its function is to collect deoxygenated blood from a particular renal segment and convey it to the main renal vein, contributing to the overall venous drainage of the kidney.

What conditions may affect the segmental renal vein?

Renal tumors, renal vein thrombosis, and trauma may be associated with involvement or obstruction of segmental renal veins, which is relevant in partial nephrectomy planning.

How is the segmental renal vein examined or imaged?

CT venography and MR venography of the abdomen, as well as selective renal venography, may be used to evaluate segmental renal venous anatomy.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:8920012 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.