Transvaginal ultrasound approach for diagnosing pelvic venous disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This article presents a detailed, step-by-step protocol for performing transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) examination to assess the pelvic veins, emphasizing its importance in the diagnosis of pelvic venous disorders (PeVDs).

Methods

The protocol outlines the anatomical landmarks, scanning techniques, and key ultrasound findings associated with PeVDs. It also provides practical recommendations for optimizing image acquisition and interpretation. TVUS examination provides enhanced visualization of pelvic venous structures, with a particular emphasis on the pelvic venous plexuses, tributaries of the internal iliac vein, and gonadal veins.

Results

This protocol is designed to assist practitioners in the accurate assessment of PeVDs by guiding the evaluation of the

SUBMITTER: Fernandes FF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature