Catheterization Department at Almana Hospital Azizia Succeeds in the First Advanced Procedure of Its Kind in the Eastern Province
The interventional radiology team at Almana Hospital Azizia in Dammam successfully performed the Eastern Province's first non-surgical procedure to treat Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, effectively ending a 28-year-old patient's chronic pain.
Almana Hospital Azizia in Dammam has achieved a breakthrough medical success by performing the first procedure of its kind in the Eastern Province to close pelvic veins using modern interventional radiology techniques. This milestone reflects the continuous development of the hospital's specialized services and the precision of its therapeutic interventions.
The medical team, led by Dr. Hassan Mohammed Al-Talaq, Consultant of Interventional and Vascular Radiology, explained that the 28-year-old female patient had been suffering from severe, chronic pelvic pain that significantly impacted her quality of life. Following a series of precise diagnostic tests and necessary analyses, the root cause was identified, and she was diagnosed with Pelvic Congestion Syndrome resulting from dilated veins.
The team indicated that the treatment plan relied on a highly precise interventional procedure performed through a hand vein. Utilizing advanced techniques and modern materials—including coils and a specialized vascular plug to control blood flow—they successfully and efficiently closed the affected veins. This was achieved while preserving the surrounding tissues and entirely avoiding the need for traditional surgery.
This advanced procedure significantly reduced the patient's pain levels and improved her overall health, while also shortening her hospital stay and accelerating her recovery. The outcome underscores the immense effectiveness of advanced medical interventions in managing complex cases.
This achievement highlights the ongoing advancement in interventional radiology services at Almana Hospital Azizia in Dammam. It reinforces the institution's commitment to adopting the latest globally approved medical technologies, thereby elevating the quality of healthcare, improving treatment outcomes, and enhancing the patient experience in accordance with the highest standards of safety and efficiency.