Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology (SIJAP)
Volume-2 | Issue-02 | 72-76
Original Research Article
Study of Main Renal Artery Diameter and Its Correlation with Presence of Accessory Renal Artery on Cadaveric Dissection
K. Sujatha
Published : Feb. 28, 2019
Abstract
Aim & Objectives: To evaluate main renal artery dimensions. The main renal artery (MRA) diameter provide indirect
evidence of accessory renal arteries (ARA). Materials and Methods: 60 well embalmed cadavers from the Department of
Anatomy, Stanley Medical College were included in this study. Dissection is through Conventional Dissection Method.
Results: Of the 60 cadavers 72% had Mean Renal Artery diameter of more than 4mm. 28% had less than 4mm. But in
each of the 28% of cadavers the kidneys were supplied with an accessory renal artery arising directly from the abdominal
aorta. Conclusion: Multiple renal vascular variations are present in screening of normal patients and a sound knowledge
of possible variations is very useful for radiologists, urologists and surgeons in general which prompted us to undertake
this study.