Any advice for someone who has been diagnosed with PCS on the right side of the body?

I recently had a laparoscopy done and was diagnosed with Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. I was told that it does not seem to be affecting any of my reproductive organs, but the congested veins are on the right side of my body and are covering my appendix. What options do I have?

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Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Aug 17, 2017

You don't mention any symptoms or why you had the laparoscopy. I would recommend you be seen by an interventional radiologist who specializes in treating these problems - they can often treat at the same time as they perform the testing.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

You don't mention any symptoms or why you had the laparoscopy. I would recommend you be seen by an interventional radiologist who specializes in treating these problems - they can often treat at the same time as they perform the testing.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 24, 2016

If you are asymptomatic, then no treament is probably the best treatment. If symptomatic, then consider coil embolization.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

If you are asymptomatic, then no treament is probably the best treatment. If symptomatic, then consider coil embolization.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on May 12, 2014

First, you will need a pelvic ultrasound to confirm diagnosis. Second, find a physician who is accredited by the American College of Phlebology. They can talk to you about a coil embolization. Typically, those procedures are done by an Interventional Radiologist (IR). PCS can be treated, you just need to find the right resources. Find an IR, and have them do the ultrasound. They can confirm and talk about treatment.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

First, you will need a pelvic ultrasound to confirm diagnosis. Second, find a physician who is accredited by the American College of Phlebology. They can talk to you about a coil embolization. Typically, those procedures are done by an Interventional Radiologist (IR). PCS can be treated, you just need to find the right resources. Find an IR, and have them do the ultrasound. They can confirm and talk about treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Ozark Regional Vein Center

Published on May 07, 2014

You need a pelvic MRI with contrast. Patients can have symptoms such as pelvic pain and fullness and develop lower abdominal varices. if you are symptomatic, this can be treated with minimally invasive techniques by an interventional radiologist. No symptoms, no worries.

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Answered by Ozark Regional Vein Center

You need a pelvic MRI with contrast. Patients can have symptoms such as pelvic pain and fullness and develop lower abdominal varices. if you are symptomatic, this can be treated with minimally invasive techniques by an interventional radiologist. No symptoms, no worries.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on May 07, 2014

Whether you attempt to do anything regarding your PCS is dependent on whether you are actually symptomatic from it. PCS is really a diagnosis that should be made based on physical findings and symptomatology. There are people walking around everyday who have varicose veins within the pelvic region but never have issues with them. The PCS only becomes significant when the person starts to have pain and discomfort due to the PCS. Now, if you are having pain or other symptoms, you can always look into having some coiling procedures done inside the pelvic vessels or even have external groin vessel injections performed which often times can minimize symptoms for people.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

Whether you attempt to do anything regarding your PCS is dependent on whether you are actually symptomatic from it. PCS is really a diagnosis that should be made based on physical findings and symptomatology. There are people walking around everyday who have varicose veins within the pelvic region but never have issues with them. The PCS only becomes significant when the person starts to have pain and discomfort due to the PCS. Now, if you are having pain or other symptoms, you can always look into having some coiling procedures done inside the pelvic vessels or even have external groin vessel injections performed which often times can minimize symptoms for people.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on May 06, 2014

Probably not any different than the one on the left side.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Probably not any different than the one on the left side.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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