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Complex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins

Research Abstract

Varicose veins are commonly due to saphenous vein reflux, but they can manifest more complex venous pathologies. A 45-year-old woman presented with painful leg varicosities and pelvic pain. Duplex examination showed bilateral superficial venous reflux, and, on further interrogation, cross-sectional imaging demonstrated enlarged ovarian veins and nonthrombotic iliac vein compression. Ovarian vein embolization followed by iliac vein stenting and bilateral lower extremity venous ablations and sclerotherapy was performed. After 5 years, she reports no pelvic symptoms and minimal leg symptoms. This case highlights the complex interplay of these venous pathologies and their successful treatment.

Research Authors
Sahar Ali MD a , Paula Pinto b , Steffen Huber MD c , Juan Carlos Perez-Lozada MD c , Robert Attaran MD d , Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar MD, MS b
Research Date
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Research Journal
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques
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Research Year
2023