Ovarian Vein Embolization: How and when should it be done?

Pelvic Venous Disease (PeVD) is characterized by pelvic varicosities and chronic pelvic pain, defined as noncyclic pelvic pain that persists for more than 6 months. Pain and discomfort related to PeVD typically worsen with upright positioning and occur more frequently in multiparous and premenopausal women. The most common cause of PeVD is pelvic venous insufficiency (PVI) due to incompetent valves. Noninvasive imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging, and invasive catheter-based venography can help characterize varicosities and venous insufficiency, supporting the diagnosis of PeVD.
Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research