Interventional & Vascular
May-Thurner Syndrome
May-Thurner Syndrome
May-Thurner syndrome, also known as iliac vein compression syndrome or Cockett’s syndrome, affects two blood vessels that go to your legs. The right iliac artery squeezes the left iliac vein when they cross each other in your pelvis. Because of that pressure, blood can’t flow as freely through the left iliac vein, and may lead to serious and life-threatening blood clots like deep vein thrombosis.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms may include swelling, heaviness, or fullness in your leg or foot, ulcers or sores that do not heal on your leg, or varicose veins in your leg. In some cases, May-Thurner syndrome has no symptoms and patients go undiagnosed until they develop deep vein thrombosis.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
May-Thurner syndrome is diagnosed through a physical exam and an MRI or ultrasound.
Treatment
Treatment
The Windsong Interventional and Vascular clinic treats May-Thurner syndrome using intravascular ultrasound to put a stent in place. Using a small balloon to expand the left iliac vein, a stent is placed so blood can flow normally.
Intravascular Ultrasound
The Windsong Interventional and Vascular Clinic treats May-Thurner syndrome using intravascular ultrasound to put a stent in place. Using a small balloon to expand the left iliac vein, a stent is placed so blood can flow normally.
Individuals experiencing May-Thurner syndrome often share the following characteristics:
- Are female
- Have scoliosis
- Just had a baby
- Have had more than one child
- Take oral birth control
- Are dehydrated
- Have a condition that causes your blood to clot too much
Frequently Asked Questions
This treatment is offered at our Williamsville location
Request an appointment online or contact us at 716-929-9484.
Your insurance card must be presented at your appointment, and a co-pay may be due, depending on the requirements of your insurance provider. Windsong will verify insurance coverage and benefits; however, specific questions regarding your policy and coverage should be directed to your insurance carrier, as insurance plans and benefits vary widely. Please check the list below to see if we accept your insurance, but also clarify with your provider regarding your specific plan.
