Evaluation of left renal vein entrapment using multidetector computed tomography

POYRAZ A. K., FIRDOLAŞ F., ONUR M. R., KOCAKOÇ E.

ACTA RADIOLOGICA, vol.54, no.2, pp.144-148, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1258/ar.2012.120355
  • Journal Name: ACTA RADIOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.144-148
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Nutcracker syndrome, also called left renal vein entrapment syndrome, is a cause of non-glomerular hematuria with difficulties in diagnosis. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a powerful tool to prevent unnecessary diagnostic procedures.