Left suprarenal vein (Vena suprarenalis)
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Anatomy
The solitary venous trunk emerging from the adrenal hilum; the left drains into the left renal vein.
Clinical notes
The right adrenal vein is exceptionally short and fragile, posing severe bleeding risks during laparoscopic adrenalectomy; site of selective adrenal vein sampling in Conn's syndrome.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the Left suprarenal vein?
The solitary venous trunk emerging from the adrenal hilum; the left drains into the left renal vein.
Why is the Left suprarenal vein clinically important?
The right adrenal vein is exceptionally short and fragile, posing severe bleeding risks during laparoscopic adrenalectomy; site of selective adrenal vein sampling in Conn's syndrome.
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