Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 5, 2025

16:15
Mouse Kidney Transplantation: Models of Allograft Rejection
Published on: October 11, 2014
21.1K
Left renal vein transposition for posterior Nutcracker syndrome.
Cameron St Hilaire1, Michael Paisley1, Justin Greene2
1Department of General Surgery, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Summary
Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare condition where the left renal vein is compressed, causing pelvic venous congestion. This case highlights a unique presentation and reviews diagnostic and treatment options for NCS.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Nephrology
- Pelvic Pain Management
Background:
- Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare condition characterized by the compression of the left renal vein.
- This compression leads to pelvic venous congestion, often presenting as chronic pelvic pain.
- Etiologies include anterior (SMA/aorta) or posterior (retroaortic) left renal vein compression.
Related Concept Videos
Veins of the Abdomen and Pelvis
1.2K
The human body is a complex system of interconnected parts, and the circulatory system plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. One key component of this system is the inferior vena cava, a large vein responsible for returning blood from the abdominopelvic viscera and abdominal walls to the heart.
The inferior vena cava is fed by numerous smaller veins. The lumbar veins, for instance, drain the posterior abdominal wall, emptying both directly into the inferior vena cava and into the...
The inferior vena cava is fed by numerous smaller veins. The lumbar veins, for instance, drain the posterior abdominal wall, emptying both directly into the inferior vena cava and into the...
1.2K
Overview of Systemic Veins
839
Systemic veins are crucial blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood from various body tissues back to the heart. There are three systemic veins that return deoxygenated blood to the heart, they are as follows.
The coronary sinus, the heart's principal vein, resides in the coronary sulcus on the heart's posterior aspect. This broad venous channel receives nearly all venous blood from the myocardium, the heart muscle. It is fed by three primary veins: the great cardiac vein, the...
The coronary sinus, the heart's principal vein, resides in the coronary sulcus on the heart's posterior aspect. This broad venous channel receives nearly all venous blood from the myocardium, the heart muscle. It is fed by three primary veins: the great cardiac vein, the...
839
Kidney Transplant II: Surgical Procedure
109
Preoperative ManagementThe primary goals of preoperative management in kidney transplantation are to optimize the patient’s metabolic state and prepare them for surgery through diet adjustments, necessary dialysis, and tailored medical treatment. This phase also involves comprehensive infection screening and patient education about the surgical procedure and postoperative care to improve outcomes and adherence.Medical ManagementA comprehensive evaluation is required for both the living...
109
Veins of Thorax
1.5K
The azygos system is a crucial part of the body's circulatory system and drains most of the thorax. It comprises the azygos, hemiazygos, and accessory hemiazygos veins.
The azygos vein, positioned just right of the midline and anterior to the vertebral column, begins at the junction of the right ascending lumbar and subcostal veins, terminating in the superior vena cava. This vein drains blood from the right side of the thoracic wall, thoracic viscera, and posterior abdominal wall.
The...
The azygos vein, positioned just right of the midline and anterior to the vertebral column, begins at the junction of the right ascending lumbar and subcostal veins, terminating in the superior vena cava. This vein drains blood from the right side of the thoracic wall, thoracic viscera, and posterior abdominal wall.
The...
1.5K
Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care
88
Venous thrombosis requires effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce potential complications.Prevention StrategiesHealthcare providers must prioritize preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for all adult patients upon admission. Interventions depend on bleeding and thrombosis risk, medical history, current medications, diagnoses, planned procedures, and patient preferences. Patients on bed rest should change positions every two hours and, if not...
88

