What is iliac compression syndrome?
Iliac vein compression syndrome, also know as May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS), is the compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery, resulting in left lower extremity pain, swelling, and deep venous thrombosis.
Most people do not know they have iliac vein compression syndrome but it can affect up to 25% of adults. An evaluation with an ultrasound is needed to determine if you have iliac vein compression syndrome.
Symptoms of Iliac Compression Syndrome
- Redness/discoloration of the skin on the legs
- Edema of the legs (swelling)
- Heaviness, tenderness or throbbing of the legsLe
- gs feel warm to the touch
- Enlargement of veins in the leg
Common risk factors
- It is more common in women than men
- 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
The Pulse Vascular Team provides specialized care for patients suffering from Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome in the state-of-the-art out-patient clinic.
We serve Central Jersey, South Jersey and the Philadelphia area.
When you are experiencing leg symptoms in your left leg more than your right, it is time to see a specialist at Pulse Vascular. The Pulse Vascular Team are experts at treating iliac compression syndrome and gives each patient individual attention.
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Case Study
54 year old female with chronic abnormal right leg painful swelling. She also presents with discoloration of both of her lower legs and ankles and recent hospitalization for right leg cellulitis. She has had several vein ablations over the last 4 years without resolution of her symptoms. Consultation with ultrasound demonstrated a high probability of iliac vein compression syndrome. Before and after images of right iliac vein compression treatment with stent placement. Her symptoms completely resolved following the procedure.