AUTHOR=Kaur Ramandeep , Airey David 

TITLE=Nutcracker syndrome: A case report and review of the literature

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Surgery

VOLUME=Volume 9 - 2022

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/surgery/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.984500

DOI=10.3389/fsurg.2022.984500

ISSN=2296-875X

ABSTRACT=Background 
Nutcracker syndrome (NS) is an uncommon condition resulting from compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery resulting in symptoms such as flank pain and haematuria.

Case Presentation 
We present a case of a 30 year old woman complaining of abdominal pain who was found to have nutcracker syndrome and treated with endovascular stenting of the left renal vein.

Discussion
We review the literature relating to endovascular treatment of NS with focus on the distribution of the sizes of stents and rates of stent migration. 

Conclusion
NCS is a rare condition requiring a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. Endovascular treatment is a reasonable option but it’s limitations must be considered.