Embolization of Pelvic Veins in Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Embolization of Pelvic Veins in Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Chronic pelvic pain is defined as chronic or persistent pain perceived in structures related
 to the pelvis of either men or women for more than 6 months according to The International
 Association for the Study of Pain. In other words, chronic pelvic pain with associated
 ovarian vein varicosities is termed pelvic congestion syndrome and is an important but
 under-diagnosed condition
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Clinical symptoms of pelvic congestion syndrome documented by Doppler ultrasound

 -  Failed medical treatment.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Endometriosis.

 -  Uterine fibroids.

 -  Previous pelvic operations.

 -  Urological diseases.