Publications by authors named "Rafaela Franco Moreira"

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  • - This scoping review examined 29 studies from 2013 to 2023 on imaging techniques related to the upper urinary tract, revealing that the intrarenal pelvis may predict urinary loss post-surgery and underscoring the need for thorough anatomical evaluations.
  • - The research categorized Brödel's avascular plane into three types for better surgical planning and noted variations in renal arteries and veins, such as retro-aortic and circum-aortic structures, which are crucial for understanding kidney anatomy.
  • - The study calls for standardized terminology for anatomical descriptions to improve teaching and eliminate confusion in research, highlighting how advanced imaging has improved the accuracy of human anatomy knowledge and fostered medical advancements.
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