The renal veins in the human cadaveric fetus: their importance as contributors to collateral flow.

摘要: The venous collateral flow emanating from and around the renal veins was investigated in human cadaveric fetus. Experimental occlusion performed along several pathways under sphere of influence 11 fetuses. Radiological techniques were used to investigate flow. Extensive collaterals centered on left vein observed. It is concluded that a major pathway fetus whereas right contributes little. This potential for collateralisation may be operative adult play dominant role disease states.