What is Ovarian Vein Embolisation?
Embolisation of the ovarian veins is a minimally invasive operation where the veins from the ovaries and pelvis are blocked off.
Why perform Ovarian Vein Embolisation?
This operation is most commonly done to treat the symptoms of pelvic congestion syndrome, a condition where varicose veins in the abdomen and pelvis cause chronic pain or with your cycle. Sometimes this procedure is required before treatment of varicose veins in the legs.
How does Ovarian Vein Embolisation work?
Embolisation of the ovarian vein is usually done under sedation in an operating room with specialised medical imaging equipment. Your interventional radiologist will use an ultrasound to guide a tube into the vein at either the base of the neck or groin crease. They will then pass a catheter (thin plastic tube) into the ovarian veins, either on the left or on both sides. The catheter will be passed down this vein into the pelvis where a combination of sclerosant and soft metal coils will be placed.
By blocking off these poorly functioning enlarged veins, the blood from the pelvis is directed into normally functioning veins, so reducing the symptoms of pelvic congestion.
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