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Objective: Iliac venous obstruction has been reported as a cause of chronic pelvic pain (CPP), however, there is a paucity of data in the literature reporting outcomes of venous stenting in this population. This study reports on a group of women with CPP and evidence of iliac venous obstruction: (1) the long-term impact of iliac vein stenting on pain scores; (2) the associations of age, stenosis severity, and concurrent presence of ovarian vein reflux (OVR) on pain; and (3) the effect of pregnancy after stenting.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of women with chronic pelvic pain who subsequently underwent iliac vein stenting. Data analyzed included demographics, venous measures (iliac and ovarian veins), visual analog scales, and pregnancy after stenting.
Results: A total of 113 female patients who had a history of chronic pelvic pain and underwent iliac venous stenting were included in analyses. The mean age at the time of stenting was 46.5 ± 15.7 years (range, 17-88 years). The baseline left common iliac vein diameter on duplex was 0.43 ± 0.18 cm and left common iliac vein area stenosis on intravascular ultrasound was 77.4 ± 9.4%. The baseline pain severity was correlated with younger age, degree of stenosis and presence of OVR. At a median follow-up of 5 years after stenting, 98% had improved pain scores and 73% had complete resolution of their pain despite the presence of residual OVR. Pregnancy after stenting did not result in the recurrence of pain and there were no stent-related complications with pregnancy.
Conclusions: Iliac venous stenting provides long-term relief from CPP even with residual OVR and poststent pregnancy. With 73% of women having full pain resolution, and the rest having a mean residual pain score of <3, this study supports venous stenting for the treatment of CPP of venous origin, especially in young women.
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Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders is one of a series of specialist journals launched by the Journal of Vascular Surgery. It aims to be the premier international Journal of medical, endovascular and surgical management of venous and lymphatic disorders. It publishes high quality clinical, research, case reports, techniques, and practice manuscripts related to all aspects of venous and lymphatic disorders, including malformations and wound care, with an emphasis on the practicing clinician. The journal seeks to provide novel and timely information to vascular surgeons, interventionalists, phlebologists, wound care specialists, and allied health professionals who treat patients presenting with vascular and lymphatic disorders. As the official publication of The Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum, the Journal will publish, after peer review, selected papers presented at the annual meeting of these organizations and affiliated vascular societies, as well as original articles from members and non-members.