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Left renal vein transposition as a treatment of refractory hypertension in nutcracker syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nutcracker syndrome is a rare condition that describes compression of the left renal vein in between the proximal superior mesenteric artery and the abdominal aorta. Nutcracker syndrome is diagnosed by combining the typical anamnesis with ultrasound findings, demonstrating left renal vein compression. Hypertension, although rare, can be a serious feature of nutcracker syndrome. There has been a long-standing controversy surrounding possible treatment options for nutcracker syndrome. This case report describes a rare case of refractory hypertension that was treated successfully by left renal vein transposition.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.101880

Authors: Alexandra B. Hofman, Sophie Ooms, Joris I. Rotmans, Joost R. van der Vorst

Institutions: Leiden University, Leiden University 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: $1,250