Left renal vein entrapment syndrome (report of 10 cases)
- VernacularTitle:左肾静脉压迫综合征(附10例报告)
- Author:
Liping XIE
;
Xiaofeng ZHOU
;
Shouhua PAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nutcracker phenomenon;
Hematuria
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of left renal vein entrapment syndrome. Methods The clinical data of 10 cases of left renal vein entrapment syndrome were retrospectively analyzed.Their mean age was 24 years (range,14-37 years).Of them 7 cases presented with non-glomerular origin hematuria;2,with orthostatic proteinuria;1 with hematuria accompanied by proteinuria.Color Doppler sonography showed that the dilated segment of the left vein was three-fold than the strictured segment in diameter,and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) showed that the left renal vein was compressed in 9 cases. Results Stent placement across the left renal vein was performed in 7 cases.Superior mesenteric arteriectomy and replantation were performed in 3 cases.The operations were all successful.Follow-up of 1-5 years showed that the clinical symptoms were improved and urine tests were normal. Conclusions Non-glomerular hematuria or orthostatic proteinuria is frequently found in left renal vein entrapment syndrome.Left renal vein entrapment syndrome can be diagnosed by Doppler sonography,MRA and cystoscopy in the presence of hematuria or proteinuria.Generally,conservative treatment and careful follow-up are conducted in these patients.Surgical and radiologic interventional procedures are effective alternatives for those with glomerular dysfunction and complications.
