MRI & MRV in Pelvic Congestion Syndrome in Females

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

25 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-09-01

Study Completion Date

2018-10-31

Brief Summary

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To investigate the feasibility of MRI and MRV in diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome.

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Detailed Description

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In the past, a diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain left many women frustrated with few treatment options and a lack of available resources. Their physicians were likewise perplexed, despite the endless acquisition of negative laboratory and imaging data as well as inconclusive consultations obtained. In the last 10 years, improved scientiﬁc understanding and increased physician awareness have lessened the confusion surrounding this condition and its distinct association with pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). Furthermore, reﬁnements of medical and minimally invasive surgical solutions give affected patients more therapeutic choices today.

Since anatomical venous variations in the pelvis are common, it is important to know the anatomy of these vessels for treatment planning. Imaging is critical in the evaluation of pelvic varices, both to differentiate them from other condition and also because pelvic varices may be secondary to serious underlying pathology, such as inferior vena caval obstruction, portal hypertension, increased pelvic blood flow, and vascular malformations.

The diagnosis of PCS has usually been suggested by duplex ultrasound (US), but ultrasound imaging does not readily show the gonadal veins. Phlebography is the "gold standard" for anatomic diagnostic studies. Related mortality and morbidity are low, but patient discomfort and costs make this an unattractive routine method of diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can usually demonstrate pelvic and ovarian varices, as well as the gonadal veins.

In this prospective study, we will investigate the feasibility of using magnetic resonance venography (MRV) in the diagnosis of PCS and evaluated its accuracy and reliability in comparison to phlebography.

Conditions

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Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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MRI

Magnetic Resonance imaging modalities and sequences in pelvic congestion syndrome

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* All patients with signs and symptoms of PCS.

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with general contraindications to MRI as presence of any para-magnetic substance as pacemakers, or in severely ill patients or those with claustrophobia, arrhythmic patients.

Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No