What is PVCS?

[LauraB_04]

My recent laparoscopy findings has this down in the list on discharge letter as "? Left PVCS"

Can anyone help me - I have tried googling it, but had no luck + my Endo Nurse is away on holiday at the moment!

Thank you in advance ☺

[stephkp]

It could be pelvic vein congestion syndrome, but can't be sure. If it is that, its varicose veins in the lower abdomen that causes chronic pain I think. Sorry I couldn't be more help x

[LauraB_04 in reply to stephkp]

Thanks for your reply! I wondered if it might be that as I have seen it mentioned on here a couple of times.

If that is the case, do you know how they might treat this?

Thanks again ☺

[stephkp in reply to LauraB_04]

I think embolisation of the veins is sometimes done or further laprascopic surgery, but I think it will depend on what your surgeon found and how bad it is x

[LauraB_04 in reply to stephkp]

That makes sense then, as my discharge summary said UAE or Left Venous Embolization if not better, but must complete family first.

Thank you ☺