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Autotransplant as Salvage for Patients With Posterior Nutcracker and Failed Left Renal Vein Transposition

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Left renal vein (LRV) compression syndrome or Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is most commonly the result of entrapment between the superior mesenteric artery and aorta, where it is coined anterior nutcracker. A less common variant is compression of the LRV behind the aorta or as a vascular ring, termed retro-aortic or circum-aortic nutcracker. Despite surgical decompression of the LRV via transposition, patients with posterior LRV compression can develope recurrence of their compression and pain requiring reoperation.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.102049

Authors: Khanjan Nagarsheth, Suzanna Fitzpatrick, Eleanor Dunlap

Institution: University of Maryland Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400