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Retroperitoneal organs (mnemonic)

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A useful mnemonic to remember which organs are retroperitoneal is:

SAD PUCKER

Mnemonic

S: suprarenal (adrenal ) gland
A: aorta/IVC
D: duodenum (second and third part)

P: pancreas (except tail)
U: ureters
C: colon (ascending and descending)
K: kidneys
E: (o)esophagus
R: rectum

~~-<strong>E: </strong><a href="/articles/oesophagus">esophagus</a>~~
+<strong>E: </strong><a title="Oesophagus" href="/articles/oesophagus">(o)<strong>e</strong>sophagus</a>

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