Advanced IVUS Procedure in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs

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 renowned board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Joseph Magnant offers 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.

Dr. Magnant offers IVUS as an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation.

IVUS uses a specialized catheter inserted into your vein under ultrasound guidance to precisely identify and characterize blockages from within the iliac veins. This allows him to determine if you might benefit from IVUS-guided therapy such as balloon angioplasty and stent placement.

Iliac vein stent placement is most accurately and precisely performed with IVUS. Based on the results of the diagnostic IVUS exam, balloon angioplasty and stent placement can be carried out during the same procedure, depending on the degree of narrowing.

This minimally invasive approach restores normal venous outflow and often relieves chronic symptoms like pelvic pain, buttock discomfort, leg swelling and pain during menstruation or intercourse – hallmarks of iliac vein obstruction and pelvic congestion syndrome.