Female initially presenting with pelvic venous congestion secondary to Nutcracker Phenomena. After treatment of the PVC, the patients pelvic complaints improved but they developed worsening symptoms of Nutcracker Syndrome. The NCS was treated with renal vein stenting and the symptoms improved. However, the patient had new right sided pain with deep breathing. The renal vein stent was impinging on the lateral wall of the IVC. The stent was partially extracted with improvement of pain.
Presentation at Charring Cross Meeting London 2015
Renal vein stent placed for Nutracker Syndrome was placed too far into the IVC and causing pain. Stent was partially removed.
62 year old female with 2 months of short distance claudication and rest pain at night