Tired of enduring the discomfort of swollen veins and chronic leg pain without ever receiving a definite diagnosis? Relief is on the way!
One commonly overlooked cause of these symptoms, especially in women, is iliac vein obstruction, often due to non‑thrombotic compression of the left common iliac vein, also known as May‑Thurner syndrome.
This condition can restrict venous drainage from the pelvis and left leg and lead to pelvic heaviness, leg swelling and chronic pain that may be mistaken for hormonal or musculoskeletal issues.
That’s why our renowned board-certified vascular surgeons offer Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) – a leading-edge, catheter-based ultrasound technology – at our offices in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs
A highly accurate method of medical imaging, the IVUS procedure allows for the precise identification and measurement of pelvic or iliac vein obstruction from inside the vein, rather than from the outside. This advanced test reveals issues like May‑Thurner syndrome and pelvic congestion syndrome that standard ultrasounds often miss.
