Methods Of Treating May-Thurner Syndrome

Balloon Angioplasty

Another way to treat May-Thurner syndrome is through balloon angioplasty, which is very much like the procedure to insert a vena cava filter, but the doctor inserts a balloon instead of a filter. Also, it's inserted not to prevent a clot from traveling to the lung but is installed after a clot has been dissolved. The balloon forces the vein open and allows the blood to flow through it more easily. A stent is often inserted along with the balloon. The stent also expands and holds the vein open. Once the stent is placed correctly, the doctor deflates the balloon and carefully draws it out of the vein. The stent is permanent.

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