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Weight loss as a potential trigger for nutcracker syndrome after a complex surgery: About a case report.
Kammoun Neirouz1, Hajri Mohamed1, Atallah Aziz1
1Surgery Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunisia.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|September 14, 2024
Summary
Nutcracker syndrome, a rare condition caused by left renal vein compression, can occur after significant weight loss, as seen in this case following complex biliary surgery. Early diagnosis and anticoagulant treatment led to a good outcome.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Nutcracker syndrome involves compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery.
- It is a rare condition often associated with significant weight loss.
- This case highlights an infrequent occurrence following complicated biliary surgery.
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