In the courses and workshops organized by the Lithuanian Ultrasound Association, one of the relevant and attention-receiving topics is “Diagnosis and treatment options for pelvic vein full blood syndrome (DVPS)”.
Lectures on the basics of diagnosis of this pathology were given by prof. Adrius Gaurilčikas, gynecologist of LSMUL Kaunas Clinics , and Rokas Girčius, an interventional radiologist at VUL Santaros Clinics . Doctors emphasized that in order to comprehensively examine the patient, an ultrasound examination and a conversation are necessary to identify the typical symptoms felt. As a rule, DVPS is characterized by pelvic venous insufficiency and varicose veins of the pelvis. A component of this syndrome can be chronic pelvic pain – recurrent or persistent pain in the abdomen or pelvis, lasting at least 3-6 months in the absence of a known pelvic etiology. About 33% of women suffer from this pain according to scientific data.
Doctor Rokas Girčius shared his experience of how to distinguish DVPS from other dilated venous syndromes by ultrasound diagnostics. During the presentation, 6 potential patients were examined, whose condition was evaluated live by doctors. None of the pathologies of pelvic venous full-blood syndrome have been diagnosed.
During the training, one of the most effective methods of treatment of DVPS was also presented – embolization with spirals. This is a safe, minimally invasive procedure performed by interventional radiologists. The clinical success rate of this treatment is very high (70-85%), with less discomfort and lower costs for patients.
