Incidence and distribution of lower extremity reflux in patients with pelvic venous insufficiency.

CONCLUSION: At least 50% of patients with pelvic venous insufficiency present with lower extremity venous disease. The incidence of reflux in any axial vein is greatest in the OVR group suggesting a correlation with hormonal fluctuations and pregnancy. The majority of symptomatic patients present with segmental axial GSV or SSV disease. Although vulvar and gluteal escape veins are highly associated with pelvic venous insufficiency, they are infrequently observed. In patients who experience residual or persistent symptoms after treatment for chronic venous disorders, a pelvic venous ultrasound should be performed to assess the presence of pelvic venous insufficiency. PMID: 30943834 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Phlebology - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Phlebology Source Type: research