Pelvic venous insufficiency - an often-forgotten cause of chronic pelvic pain.
Jacek Krzysztof SzymańskiGrzegorz JakielAneta Slabuszewska-JozwiakPublished in: Ginekologia polska (2021)
Chronic pelvic pain is a common health problem that afflicts 39% of women at some time in their life. It is a common challenge for gynecologists, internists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, and pain management physicians. Pelvic venous insufficiency (PVI) accounts for 16-31% of cases of chronic pain but it seems to be often overlooked in differential diagnosis. The aim of this article was to summarize current data concerning PVI. The embolization of insufficient ovarian veins remains the gold standard of therapy but the optimal procedure is yet to be determined. Well-designed randomized trials are required to establish the best treatment modalities.
Keyphrases
- chronic pain
- pain management
- rectal cancer
- healthcare
- primary care
- public health
- mental health
- stem cells
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- neuropathic pain
- machine learning
- electronic health record
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- spinal cord injury
- adipose tissue
- pregnant women
- health information
- quality improvement
- climate change
- data analysis
- combination therapy
- pregnancy outcomes
- smoking cessation