Duplex ultrasound findings of left ovarian vein reflux suggest an ascending pattern of progression in pelvic venous disorders (PeVD)

Emma B Dabbs, Leonardo Da Silva, David Beckett, Judith M Holdstock, Mark S Whiteley, Research Department, The Whiteley Clinic, St Vincent, s Hospital Sydney, Department of Radiology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey

Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease

Published online on March 09, 2026

Abstract

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AimTo analyse the patterns of reflux in incompetent left ovarian veins (LOV) in women with associated symptoms and/or signs, to assess whether the progression of reflux is descending or ascending.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed pelvic venous duplex ...