INFERIOR VENA-CAVAL OBSTRUCTION FROM A HORSESHOE KIDNEY - REPORT OF ACASE WITH OPERATIVE DECOMPRESSION

Horseshoe kidney is a common anomaly with frequent associated anomalie s. The confluence of the lower poles of the kidneys lies anterior to t he inferior vena cava. The authors were unable to find any reports in the world's literature of a vena caval obstruction caused by the prese nce of a horseshoe kidney. The authors report such a case presenting a s bilateral lower leg swelling. Copyright (C) 1998 by W.B. Saunders Co mpany.