Inferior, middle and superior pole vessels

What does "Inferior, middle and superior pole vessels" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Inferior, middle and superior pole vessels" is a term used in medicine to describe the blood vessels that supply different parts of an organ. The term "pole" is used to indicate the top (superior), middle, and bottom (inferior) parts of an organ. For example, in the kidney, there are different blood vessels that supply blood to the top, middle, and bottom parts of the kidney. These are referred to as the superior, middle, and inferior pole vessels.

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