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The circumaortic renal collar is a potentially hazardous anomaly of the left renal vein. Failure to recognize the dorsal component during retroperitoneal surgery may lead to hemorrhage, nephrectomy or death.
The angiographer can make a significant contribution in documenting this anomaly in patients who are candidates for surgery in this area.
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