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Question:
I have just been diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome. I would like to know more about this syndrome, and what treatments are available. I had a hysterectomy 11 years ago; and still have my right ovary. It is my left side that has the enlarged vein. i would appreciate ANY information.
Thanks, Kim
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kimbarlo@bellsouth.net
| Dr. Kolvenbach |
Living and practicing in Duesseldorf, Germany, Dr. Ralf Kolvenbach serves as Chief of the Department of General and Vascular Surgery at Augusta Hospital. Dr. Kolvenbach is also a Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Duesseldorf. He is affiliated with the German Board of Vascular Surgery as a Fellow, the European Society of Vascular Surgery as a full member, and the Royal Society of Medicine (UK) as a Fellow, among others.
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Answer:
Treatment can be either laparoscopy or sclerotherapy. Laparoscopys probably the easiest and most effective way.
