Ovarian And Internal Iliac Vein Endovascular Occlusion As A Treatment Of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

Pelvic congestion syndrome is characterized by chronic pelvic pain that is often aggravated by standing; diagnostic criteria for this condition are not clearly defined. Endovascular occlusion (eg, embolization, sclerotherapy) of the ovarian and internal iliac veins has been proposed as a treatment for patients who fail medical therapy.