Abstract
Objective: To present our experience with embolization of pelvic reflux routes in patients with recurrent varices after surgery (REVAS). Method: Single patient group study of patients with previous surgical treatment for varicose veins, with REVAS in Unidad de Angiología y Cirugía Vascular, Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid, España. Patients presenting with REVAS with pelvic venous insufficiency (PVI) documented per transvaginal colour duplex, undergoing selective pelvic venography, were treated with embolization of insufficient gonadal and hypogastric mainstem and collateral veins. Results: In all, 215 patients (89.9%) reported relief of pelvic pain and symptoms of lower extremity venous stasis six months postembolization; total relief in 120 (50.2%) and partial relief in 95 (39.7%). Conclusions: There is high incidence of PVI in patients with REVAS. Embolization of insufficient gonadal and hypogastric mainstem and collateral vessels is associated with significant relief of clinical signs and symptoms of pelvic and lower extremity venous stasis in patients with REVAS and PVI.
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