title: Can ovarian vein embolization cause more harm than good?
abstract: Ovarian vein embolization using embolic coils is a recognized treatment for chronic pelvic pain caused by pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). Although it is considered a non-invasive procedure with a good safety record, there have been reported complications resulting from embolic coil migration. We present a case of embolic coil erosion of the ovarian vein discovered on laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow University, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Ibraheem
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Hamoodi
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hawthorn
authors.affiliation: Radiology Department, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Jonathan G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Moss
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply*; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: chronic pelvic pain; embolic coil erosion; pelvic congestion syndrome