title: Anatomy of the perirenal area.
abstract: The authors comment on the use of the renal bridging septa as a sign in distinguishing compartmentalization of the perinephric space. They also address new concepts regarding the spread of pancreatic effusions and provide information on other anatomic features of the perirenal area.
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005205:Fascia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed