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Anomalies of Kidney Rotation, Position and Fusion

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Pediatric Uroradiology

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The fetal kidneys undergo a 90° rotation around their longitudinal axis during their ascent from the pelvis before they reach their final position by the end of the 8th week of fetal life (see Sect. 2.1.1) (Moore and Persaud 1998). Campbell (1970) reported only 17 cases of renal malrotation among 32,834 autopsies on adults. The true incidence of malrotation is probably understated because many patients have no clinical symptoms.

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    Gabriele Benz-Bohm MD (Professor)

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  1. Department of Radiology Head of Division of Pediatric Radiology, University Hospital Medical University Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, 8036, Graz, Austria

    Richard Fotter MD (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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Benz-Bohm, G. (2008). Anomalies of Kidney Rotation, Position and Fusion. In: Fotter, R. (eds) Pediatric Uroradiology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33005-9_4

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