Body Composition, Urine Protein, and Kidney Blood Flow After Nutritional Counseling in Children With Nutcracker Syndrome

Nutcracker syndrome occurs when the vein carrying blood from the left kidney is compressed between nearby blood vessels. This can cause protein or blood to appear in the urine. This observational study examined changes in body composition, urine protein levels, and kidney Doppler ultrasound measurements in children with nutcracker syndrome who received nutritional counseling during conservative care. Measurements taken at the start of the study were compared with those taken six months later. The study also examined relationships between body composition, urine protein levels, and ultrasound measurements. There was no comparison group.