IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-9-11956 Original Research Paper Variations in branching pattern of renal vessels. Nisha Goyal Dr. Dr. APS Batra Dr. Dr. Anil Garg Dr. September 2017 6 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

 The kidneys are paired reddish brown structure present on posterior abdominal wall on either side of vertebral column. The renal artery arises laterally from abdominal aorta just below the origin of superior mesenteric artery at the level of second lumbar vertebra. The right renal artery is little longer and left renal artery is slightly higher in its origin. The right renal vein is shorter than left renal vein. We found variations in renal vessels i.e. in both the arteries and veins in 3 cases. In 1st case on left side double renal veins are present. In 2nd case on right side double renal arteries are present. In 3rd case on right side inferior phrenic artery take origin from right renal artery. Knowing the anatomy, variations and pattern of the renal vessels are important prior to surgical interventions and procedures in the abdomen as they act as road map.