The increased use of laparoscopic nephrectomy and nephron-sparing surgery has prompted the need for a more detailed radiological evaluation of the renal vascular anatomy. Multidetector CT angiography is a fast and accurate modality for assessing the precise anatomy of the renal vessels. In this pictorial review, we present the multidetector CT angiography appearances of the normal renal vascular anatomy and a spectrum of various anomalies that require accurate vascular depiction before undergoing surgical treatment.
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Renal Artery/abnormalities/anatomy & histology/*radiography ; Renal Veins/abnormalities/anatomy & histology/*radiography ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed/*methods ; Young Adult