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Interventional therapies are a central component of the treatment of PeVD, with a variety of techniques available for both diagnosis and treatment.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n            Method\u2002This review provides an overview of the pathophysiologic background, diagnosis, and, most importantly, interventional treatment options for PeVD.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n            Results\u2002There is a lack of standardized nomenclature and internationally accepted diagnostic criteria for PeVD as well as randomized controlled trials demonstrating clinical success. However, in clinical trials, endovascular therapy for PeVD has been shown to be safe and effective. This review presents the various interventional techniques for the treatment of PeVD, including embolization, stenting, and sclerotherapy.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n            Conclusion\u2002The importance of PeVD is receiving growing recognition. Recent advances, such as the development of the Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology (SVP) classification, provide an impetus to standardize nomenclature and are the first step toward systematizing disease management. 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