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Ibraheem Hamoodi1, Robert Hawthorn2, Jonathan G Moss3
1Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow University, Glasgow, UK.
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.
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