Key result
MRI identifies abnormal SMA branching from the aorta as the cause of nutcracker syndrome.
Why the study?
The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the nutcracker syndrome require further elucidation to enable early diagnosis and effective management.
Can magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identify the anatomical cause of nutcracker syndrome to guide surgical treatment?
Population
3 patients with nutcracker syndrome and 10 healthy volunteers
Comparison
Patients with nutcracker syndrome vs healthy volunteers
Design
Observational MRI study with surgical intervention case series
Authors
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MRI may delineate vascular anatomy in nutcracker syndrome; leaves open its role in guiding surgery.
Observational (n=13)
Can magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identify the anatomical cause of nutcracker syndrome to guide surgical treatment?
MRI is an effective diagnostic modality for identifying the anatomical abnormalities underlying nutcracker syndrome, which can successfully guide surgical interventions like left renal vein transposition.
Hohenfellner et al. (1991) conducted an observational in Nutcracker syndrome (n=13). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) vs. Healthy volunteers was evaluated on Vascular anatomy. Magnetic resonance imaging identified abnormal branching of the superior mesenteric artery from the aorta as the cause of nutcracker syndrome in 3 patients compared to 10 healthy volunteers.
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