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This study evaluated the prevalence of IVC compression in ADPKD and its impact on progression to ESRD, mortality, and overall survival. We aimed to provide quantitative measures to elucidate its prognostic significance. Materials and Methods: Using the TriNetX database, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of 658 ADPKD patients with IVC compression, comparing them to unmatched controls without compression. Outcomes included ESRD incidence, mortality, and survival. Kaplan\u2013Meier curves and hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used for analysis. Results: ESRD Risk: IVC compression was associated with a higher risk of ESRD (77.4% vs. 29.7%, RR: 2.61, 95% CI: 2.49\u20132.73, p &lt; 0.001). Survival Probability: 5-year Survival was significantly reduced in patients with IVC compression (42.6%) compared to controls (61.7%) (HR: 4.00, 95% CI: 3.45\u20134.63, p = 0.002). Mortality: Mortality was higher in the compression group (29.2% vs. 9.1%). Combined Impact: ESRD patients with IVC compression had a lower survival rate (11.9%) than ESRD patients without compression (28.5%) (HR: 5.60, 95% CI: 5.12\u20136.13, p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: IVC compression in ADPKD is associated with significantly worse outcomes, including increased ESRD risk, higher mortality, and reduced survival. 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