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I have a chronic occluded iliac femoral DVT in my left leg after having a total hysterectomy. Should I try vein stenting again?

It has been one year since the clot. I wear full-length compression stockings all day. Is there any chance of the clot recannalizing, or is this it for me? I walk/jog and go to the gym, but my leg swells and gets tired. I want to be normal. Can I try vein stenting again, or is there a better procedure you can recommend?

Answers from doctors (3)

Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jul 27, 2016

Stenting, if it's possible, is your only good option.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Stenting, if it's possible, is your only good option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Chicago Vascular & Interventional Institute

Published on Jul 27, 2016

This is a very common problem that we see.

Based on your leg fatigue and swelling, it is most likely that Ilio-femoral vein on that side is occluded, likely due to external compression. It sounds like you have had this treated in the past, but with the persistent symptoms, the vein may have closed off again. Repeat intervention with opening up the vein and stenting is what we would evaluate for. Clinical improvement and long-term patency after the procedure are quite high in our experience.

I hope this helps.

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Answered by Chicago Vascular & Interventional Institute

This is a very common problem that we see.

Based on your leg fatigue and swelling, it is most likely that Ilio-femoral vein on that side is occluded, likely due to external compression. It sounds like you have had this treated in the past, but with the persistent symptoms, the vein may have closed off again. Repeat intervention with opening up the vein and stenting is what we would evaluate for. Clinical improvement and long-term patency after the procedure are quite high in our experience.

I hope this helps.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 19, 2015

Vein stenting may be a very excellent procedure for you if it is possible to do. You should see someone who is experienced in doing this procedure. Most clotted veins either recannalize or collateral veins form around the clot.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Vein stenting may be a very excellent procedure for you if it is possible to do. You should see someone who is experienced in doing this procedure. Most clotted veins either recannalize or collateral veins form around the clot.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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