The Vici venous stent for treatment of renal vein entrapment

Abstract

The nutcracker syndrome results from compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. We present the first reported case of symptomatic left renal vein compression treated with balloon angioplasty and stenting with the Vici stent system.

KEYWORDS:

• Intravascular ultrasound
• peripheral vascular disease
• stent

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DISCLOSURES

Dr. Al-Azizi is a consultant for Philips Volcano and Edwards Life Science; Dr. Sayfo is a speaker for Shockwave Medical Inc.; Dr. Potluri is a speaker, proctor, advisory board member, or recipient of an educational grant from Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Abbott, Cardinal, Zoll, Janssen, and Astra Zeneca. Drs. Cubberley, Hamandi, Morales, Vasquez, and Dib and Ms. Rawitscher reported no potential conflicts of interest.