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Anterior Nutcracker Syndrome: First Surgically Managed Case Reported in Benin.

Abdel Kémal Bori Bata^1,2, Joseph Akodjenou³, Ahmad Ibrahim²

¹University Visceral Surgery Clinic (CNHU-HKM), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin.

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Summary

Nutcracker syndrome, a rare cause of left renal vein compression, is often missed in adolescents. Surgical intervention, renal vein transposition, offers a safe and effective long-term solution for symptomatic patients.

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Pediatric Urology
Nephrology

Background:

Nutcracker syndrome is a rare condition involving left renal vein compression.
It is frequently underdiagnosed in the adolescent population.

Keywords:

left renal vein transposition nutcracker syndrome sub-Saharan Africa varicocele

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