Pelvic congestion syndrome. Issue 1 (February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robertson, Meiri; McCuaig, Ruth
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine. Volume 16:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 26
• Page End: 29
• Publication Date: 2013-02
• Subjects: interstitial cystitis -- May Thurner syndrome -- Nutcracker syndrome -- pelvic neoplasms; Ultrasonics in medicine -- Periodicals; Ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonics in medicine; Periodicals; 616.075430
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2205-0140.2013.tb00094.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1836-6864

Abstract

Abstract: Background : The precise aetiology of pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) remains poorly understood but is believed to be multifactorial having mechanical, hormonal and psychological components. Materials and methods : Minimally invasive techniques of embolisation or sclerotherapy of the ovarian veins has become the mainstay of treatment for PCS. Studies report a technical success rates from 89–100% and clinical success rates of 58–100%. Conclusions : Embolisation and sclerotherapy can be done as a day surgery procedure concurrently with diagnostic venography and given current evidence provide better long term pain relief than medical therapy.