BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #426
Managing Pelvic Venous Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment
with Dr. Neil Khilnani
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Dr. Neil Khilnani about the management of pelvic venous disorders, focusing on embolization practices for treating conditions such as chronic pelvic pain and pelvic venous syndrome. Dr. Khilnani is an interventional radiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York Presbyterian Hospital.
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Neil Khilnani
Dr. Neil Khilnani is a professor of clinical radiology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City.
Dr. Aaron Fritts
Dr. Aaron Fritts is a Co-Founder of BackTable and a practicing interventional radiologist in Dallas, Texas.
Synopsis
Dr. Khilnani discusses the significance of identifying and treating venous disorders in patients with chronic pelvic pain. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that includes detailed patient history, physical exams, and imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI for accurate diagnosis. The doctors also cover the evolution of embolization techniques, including the use of balloon occlusion and sclerosants and they underscore the importance of addressing underlying venous insufficiencies for effective pain management. Additionally, Dr. Khilnani highlights the interconnectedness of various pelvic symptoms and the potential for embolization to alleviate not just pelvic pain, but also related conditions such as painful bladder syndrome and orthostatic hypotension. The doctors acknowledge the ongoing research and the need for collaboration across specialties to improve patient outcomes in pelvic venous disorder.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:44 - Pelvic Venous Disease
09:20 - Prevalence of Pelvic Venous Disease
13:54 - Challenges in Communication with Referring Doctors
18:32 - Workup and Diagnosis of Pelvic Venous Disorders
30:08 - Treatment Options and Patient Education
36:19 - Role of Social Media in Patient Support Networks
37:04 - Procedure: From Planning to Execution to Post-Intervention
54:07 - Navigating Difficult Anatomy and Potential Complications
01:02:34 - Future of Pelvic Venous Disorders Treatment: Research and Trials
Resources
BackTable VI Episode 389 - Pelvic PT: An Introduction for Interventionalists with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/389/pelvic-pt-an-introduction-for-interventionalists
BackTable VI Episode 337 - Management of Vulvar Varices with Dr. Brooke Spencer:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/337/management-of-vulvar-varices
BackTable VI Episode 101 - Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Part 1: Diagnosis and Planning
with Dr. Mark Meissner and Dr. Michael Cumming:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/101/pelvic-congestion-syndrome-part-1-diagnosis-planning
BackTable VI Episode 101 - Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Part 2: Technique and Follow-Up with Dr. Mark Meissner and Dr. Michael Cumming:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/102/pelvic-congestion-syndrome-part-2-technique-follow-up
A standardized ultrasound approach to pelvic congestion syndrome (Labropoulos et al):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27799418/
Comparison of Fibered versus Nonfibered Coils for Venous Embolization in an Ovine Model (White et al):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37105664/
Pelvic Venous Disorders in Women due to Pelvic Varices: Treatment by Embolization: Experience in 520 Patients (De Gregorio et al):
https://www.jvir.org/article/S1051-0443(20)30534-0/abstract
Improvement in chronic pelvic pain, orthostatic intolerance and interstitial cystitis symptoms after treatment of pelvic vein insufficiency (Smith et al):
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/02683555231219737
The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders:
https://www.jvsvenous.org/article/S2213-333X(21)00071-8/fulltext
Research Priorities in Pelvic Venous Disorders in Women: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Research Consensus Panel:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30857986/
Trial of Ovarian Vein and Pelvic Vein Embolization in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Varices (EMBOLIZE):
https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06168058
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