renovascular anomaly, occurrence ranging from 25% to 40% of kidneys. Aberrant renal arteries may be present, and may complicate surgical procedures.

Clinical significance

Stenosis

Renal artery stenosis, or narrowing of one or both renal arteries will lead to hypertension as the affected kidneys release renin to increase blood pressure to preserve perfusion to the kidneys. RAS is typically diagnosed with duplex ultrasonography of the renal

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