Variceal Veins Embolization and Left Renal Vein Stenting in a Patient with Combined Nutcracker and May –Thurner Syndrome

Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721704Nutcracker syndrome is defined as a compression of left renal vein leading to symptomatic hematuria and flank pain. There are very few reports about its association with May–Thurner syndrome that is related to compression of left iliac vein causing severe leg edema. We are reporting a rare case of a patient having both conditions successfully treated with sequential percutaneous interventions. This case and treatment options are discussed in detail. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: International Journal of Angiology - January 29, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aghdasi, Sina Serati, Ali Reza Moosavi, Jamal Emami, Sepideh Movahed, Mohammad Reza Tags: Case Report Source Type: research