Sonographic Evaluation of Pelvic Venous Disorders. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Pelvic venous disorders are a group of interrelated conditions characterized by venous incompetence. These conditions often manifest with nonspecific symptoms that overlap with many gynecological, gastrointestinal, and urologic diseases. Clinical diagnosis can be difficult, and imaging can play a vital role in differentiating etiology. Sonographic evaluation is often the first step in evaluating these symptoms. Special attention to possible underlying pelvic venous disorders can reveal characteristic findings, support diagnosis, and guide treatment. Here we review pelvic congestion syndrome, nutcracker syndrome, May-Thurner syndrome, and other venous disorders, with a specific focus on sonographic findings and considerations.

publication date

  • September 1, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Pelvis
  • Vascular Diseases

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85115183564

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000576

PubMed ID

  • 34478419

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 37

issue

  • 3