Endovascular Treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

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What is a common finding in asymptomatic parous women according to Rozenblit et al.?

Laparoscopic ligation of ovarian veins

Intravenous dihydroergotamine treatment

Pelvic congestion syndrome

Dilated ovarian veins (correct)

Which approach was used successfully for treating pelvic pain syndrome in a case report by Edwards et al.?

Transcatheter ovarian vein embolization

Laparoscopic ligation of ovarian veins

Embolization of ovarian veins (correct)

Intravenous dihydroergotamine treatment

In which year was a study published regarding intravenous dihydroergotamine for pelvic congestion with pain in young women by Reginald et al.?

1987 (correct)

2013

2001

2002

Which imaging technique was commonly used in the study by Venbrux et al. for pelvic venous incompetence?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'nutcracker phenomenon' in the pelvic congestion syndrome according to D'Archambeau et al.?

Contributing factor Signup and view all the answers

According to Gargiulo et al., what surgical approach was used for the treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome?

Bilateral laparoscopic transperitoneal ligation of ovarian veins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment option for pelvic congestion syndrome?

Transcatheter ovarian vein embolization Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of secondary pelvic congestion syndrome?

Nutcracker syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical approach is mentioned in the text for treating pelvic congestion syndrome?

Laparoscopic transperitoneal gonadal vein ligation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with pelvic congestion syndrome?

Chronic pelvic pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about endovascular treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome is true?

It has been evaluated for safety and efficacy in several studies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is mentioned in the text as a potential cause of recurrent varicose veins in the lower limbs?

Bilateral ovarian vein incompetence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the endovascular treatments described in the text?

To occlude the insufficient venous axes as close as possible to the origin of the reflux Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical success rate for endovascular embolization procedures?

Between 89% and 100% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential complication of the endovascular procedures described in the text?

Reduced fertility Signup and view all the answers

Why have sclerotherapy and embolization become the treatment of choice for patients with pelvic congestion syndrome in recent years?

They are safer, well-tolerated, and minimally invasive with satisfactory results Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices are used for the embolization of insufficient veins, especially the ovarian and hypogastric veins?

Coils and Amplatzer-type plugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a transcatheter approach for ovarian vein embolization in patients with pelvic congestion syndrome?

It is less invasive than open surgical approaches Signup and view all the answers