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Renal veins

Renal veins

Overview

A renal venogram is a method used to examine the veins of the kidneys, using a contrast material and x-rays.

Review Date 1/9/2022

Updated by: Jason Levy, MD, FSIR, Northside Radiology Associates, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.