Does anyone have experience with having an embolisation completed for pelvic area but completed through the groin?
Frecking out slightly
Does anyone have experience with having an embolisation completed for pelvic area but completed through the groin?
Frecking out slightly
I had a pelvic vein embolism done last year, which went via the groin after they could not find right vein through my neck artery. I personally found the neck took longer to recover than the groin. The groin sounds worse, but it wasn't for me. The main advice I would offer is loose underwear and soft material ie not jeans post embolism, as isnt that comfortable. As only my left side was treated last time, and I have been (dramatically) symptomatic since, I am having a second one done next week, to hopefully locate, evaluate and treat the right. It really is minimally invasive. I would suggest that you accept sedation if they offer, as it can take a long time if it's tricky and makes it more comfortable. I was told it would take 30 mins appx, but due to severity, it took over 2 hours. Good luck. It's not done in an operating theatre , in some ways that made it all feel easier, being in radiology. There were however , a number of students / support team in the room with my consultant, just to warn you. I counted 10, but it was a teaching hospital. Good luck!