BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 540 Dolor Crónico Femenino: Varices Pélvicas con Dr. Gloria Salazar
May 3, 2025
Dr. Gloria Salazar, a radiologist and associate professor at the University of North Carolina, dives into the complexities of chronic pelvic pain and pelvic varices in women. She shares her inspiring journey from Brazil, advocating for better women's health. Key topics include the challenges of diagnosing pelvic conditions, the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the psychological impacts of underdiagnosis. The conversation also stresses the importance of awareness, education, and responsible treatment options to improve women's health outcomes.
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Women Suffer Long Undiagnosed Pain
- Many women suffer from pelvic pain for about 10 years before proper diagnosis.
- Patients often feel invalidated and stereotyped as having psychiatric problems instead of recognized pain.
Complexity of Pelvic Varices Explained
- Pelvic varices involve complex overlapping venous pathologies including reflux and compression.
- Lack of consensus and multicenter studies hampers recognition and treatment quality.
Use Checklists for Early Diagnosis
- Collaborate closely with primary care and gynecologists to identify symptomatic women early.
- Use checklists and multidisciplinary communication to improve referral and diagnosis.