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The nutcracker syndrome

Nephrologie et Therapeutique, Volume 5, No. 1, Year 2009

The nutcracker syndrome refers to compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. After a review of the literature, the authors emphasize the uncommon incidence of this pathology, and the interest of imaging in the survey of this affection. © 2008 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
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Citations: 135
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 1
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Cohort Study
Study Approach
Quantitative