How do I know if the IVUS procedure is right for me?

If you experience left leg swelling, pelvic or thigh pain or other unexplained symptoms, schedule an appointment with Dr. Magnant at our Fort Myers or Bonita Springs offices. He will determine whether you may benefit from IVUS evaluation for iliac vein obstruction or May‑Thurner syndrome.

Is the IVUS procedure painful?

No. It’s performed under local anesthesia, so you remain comfortable throughout.

How does IVUS-directed pelvic vein stent placement work?

During IVUS, Dr. Magnant will determine if significant vein compression or narrowing is present. If so, balloon angioplasty and stent placement can immediately restore proper blood flow and relieve your symptoms.

Advanced IVUS Procedure in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs

Get Quick, Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Your Vein Disease

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.

Female With Chronic Lower Back Pain — Get relief from pelvic vein disease with IVUS, a leading-edge, catheter-based ultrasound technology.

doc-working — Dr. Magnant offers IVUS as an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia.

Dr. Magnant and his team have years of experience using IVUS to diagnose and treat these complex conditions, often restoring healthy blood flow and relieving symptoms that patients have endured for years.

Since introducing IVUS to Vein Specialists in 2017, Dr. Magnant has evaluated many patients with this precise procedure and successfully treated them with iliac vein stents. Their debilitating symptoms are now a thing of the past and yours can be too.

If you experience leg swelling, pelvic or thigh pain, or other vein disease symptoms that simply won’t go away, and other treatments or diagnoses have failed to help, you may be a candidate for investigation with IVUS imaging and, if needed, iliac vein stent placement to restore normal venous outflow.

What You Need to Know About the IVUS Procedure

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.

IVUS Procedure — IVUS uses ultrasound guidance for the precise identification and measurement of pelvic vein blockage.

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Why You Should Choose Vein Specialists for the IVUS Procedure

Vein Specialists, the original IAC Accredited Vein Center in Southwest Florida, provides the most comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders using the most advanced, minimally invasive procedures available such as IVUS.

Dr. Magnant and his highly skilled team offer vast experience in state-of-the-art IVUS evaluations at either of our two convenient locations in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.

Both offices are accredited Vein Centers and Vascular laboratories, certified by the prestigious Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).

The IVUS procedure will allow Dr. Magnant to formulate a customized vein treatment plan to get you on the road to relief very quickly. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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"Thank you Dr. Magnant for your amazing work. It's a fabulous feeling to see the results of having no more pain and swelling. Best part of it, was your surgical table side manner."
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if the IVUS procedure is right for me?
If you experience left leg swelling, pelvic or thigh pain or other unexplained symptoms, schedule an appointment with Dr. Magnant at our Fort Myers or Bonita Springs offices. He will determine whether you may benefit from IVUS evaluation for iliac vein obstruction or May‑Thurner syndrome.
Is the IVUS procedure painful?
No. It’s performed under local anesthesia, so you remain comfortable throughout.
How does IVUS-directed pelvic vein stent placement work?
During IVUS, Dr. Magnant will determine if significant vein compression or narrowing is present. If so, balloon angioplasty and stent placement can immediately restore proper blood flow and relieve your symptoms.