Hepatorenal recess
Hepatorenal recess is a potential space in the abdominal cavity. It is also known as Morison's pouch and is located between the liver and the right kidney. The hepatorenal recess is the most dependent area when a patient is in the supine position, which means that fluid, such as blood or pus, will collect here.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The hepatorenal recess is a part of the peritoneal cavity, which is the space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach, and the liver. It is located posterior to the liver and anterior to the right kidney and right adrenal gland. The hepatorenal recess is bounded by the peritoneum, which is a thin membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen and covers the organs.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
The hepatorenal recess is clinically significant because it is a common site for the accumulation of fluid, such as blood or pus, in the abdominal cavity. This can occur in conditions such as liver disease, kidney disease, or abdominal trauma. The presence of fluid in the hepatorenal recess can be detected using imaging techniques such as ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan.
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