Journal Reviews

A novel approach to surgical management of the nutcracker phenomenon

1 March 2015 | | Paediatric Urology | Adolescent, Nutcracker phenomenon, Shunt operation, Varicocele

The nutcracker phenomenon is defined as compression of the renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery and can present with loin pain, haematuria and a left-sided varicocele with treatment options including left renal vein transposition, superior mesenteric artery...