Ovarian vein syndrome: a review

Hina Y Bhutta; Stewart R Walsh; Tjun Y Tang; Colin A Walsh; James M Clarke

doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.09.008

Ovarian vein syndrome: a review

Int J Surg. 2009 Dec;7(6):516-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.09.008. Epub 2009 Oct 8.

Authors

Hina Y Bhutta¹, Stewart R Walsh, Tjun Y Tang, Colin A Walsh, James M Clarke

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Norwich, UK. [email protected]

PMID: 19818884
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.09.008

Abstract

The Ovarian Vein Syndrome was first reported in 1964, yet its existence as a true pathophysiological entity remains controversial. It may present as an acute or chronic disease, typically affecting young, multiparous women. This review discusses the literature to date on this poorly recognised cause of ureteric obstruction and pelvic pain, including developments in the diagnosis and management of this eminently treatable condition.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Age Factors
Chronic Disease
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Ovarian Diseases / complications
Ovarian Diseases / diagnosis*
Ovarian Diseases / therapy*
Ovary / blood supply*
Pain Measurement
Pelvic Pain / epidemiology
Pelvic Pain / etiology*
Pelvic Pain / physiopathology
Prognosis
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Syndrome
Treatment Outcome
Ureteral Diseases / complications
Ureteral Diseases / diagnosis
Ureteral Diseases / therapy
Veins / abnormalities
Venous Insufficiency / complications
Venous Insufficiency / diagnosis
Venous Insufficiency / therapy