7 Anatomy of Urological Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What structures pass through the diaphragm?
A
aorta vena cava azygous veins oesoophagus (vagus nerve) thoracic duct phrenic nerve
2
Q
what structure of the diaphragm does the oesophagus pierce?
A
central tendon
3
Q
how does the aorta pierce the diaphragm?
A
between the 2 crural legs
4
Q
What structure can pass spinal TB pus to the groin?
A
lumbodorsal fascia
5
Q
Why is it useful that the kidneys are in the paravertebral gutters?
A
they are easy to get to from behind
6
Q
What might cause the liver to be on the left?
A
situs inversus
7
Q
What level is the right kidney at?
A
L1-L3
8
Q
What level is the left kidney at?
A
T12-L3
9
Q
Why is it dangerous to operate on the left kidney?
A
you can tear the splenic vein
10
Q
What is a varicocoele?
A
when the gonadal vein is distended causing the testes to swell
11
Q
Where do testicular cancers tend to travel first?
A
retroperitoneum
