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Re: GYN: Pelvic Vein CongestionFrom: art fougner, md (evsono@pipeline.com)Fri May 8 09:08:08 1998
YUP! Pelvic congestion syndrome: a new approach to an unusual problem. Am Surg 1995 Nov;61(11):1016-8 (ISSN: 0003-1348) Mathis BV; Miller JS; Lukens ML; Paluzzi MW [Find other articles with these Authors] Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi 39534-2527, USA. Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is an uncommon and frequently overlooked cause of debilitating pelvic pain. The well-described clinical presentation is that of pain and fullness exacerbated by prolonged standing, coitus, and in the premenstrual period in multiparus women. Physical signs include vulvar varices that can communicate with the saphenous vein in the groin, causing thigh or buttock varices. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by ovarian vein venography demonstrating reflux to the ovaries and often into the thigh with erect positioning and valsalva. Standard surgical treatment is bilateral ovarian vein ligation and excision or ligation of as many collaterals as possible. The traditional approach is bilateral retroperitoneal incisions, with medial rotation of the viscera. We report the first patient managed transperitoneally using minimally invasive techniques. Our case suggests that this approach can easily and safely be performed by surgeons experienced in laparoscopic surgery with the advantages of improved cosmesis, less postoperative pain, and rapid convalescence typical of other minimally invasive procedures. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to perform diagnostic laparoscopy as well. Art
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-- art fougner, md SonoScan/Genetic Sciences forest hills, ny evsono@pipeline.com
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