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1
Q

what can the veins in the pelvis be prone to?

A

The veins in the pelvis are prone to valve failure that may cause them to become dilated and tortuous (similar to varicose veins of the leg)

2
Q

which veins are most prone to valve failure?

A

ovarian veins in women

3
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what can valve failure in pelvic veins lead to?

A

intense pain within the pelvis, known as pelvic congestion syndrome

4
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what is performed to treat pelvic congestion syndrome? why?

A

pelvic venous embolisation

The pelvis contains too many structures to successfully dissect out a vein

5
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what is a pelvic venous embolisation?

A

Using a venous catheter a guide wire is fed through, a contrast dye is used and affected vessels are embolised (blocked) with various substances, such as metal coils

6
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how come smaller veins can be tied off in pelvis?

A

Due to the rich venous anastomoses in the pelvis, one smaller vein can be tied off without compromising venous return