Testicular Varicocele: An Overview

Vol. 82, No. 4, 2009

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Testicular Varicocele: An Overview
Aza Mohammed, Frank Chinegwundoh

Ayr Hospital, Ayr, UK

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Urol Int 2009;82:373-379 (DOI: 10.1159/000218523)

Key Words

Varicoceles
Testes
Infertility
Surgery
Embolisation

Abstract

Testicular varicocele or varicocele is one of the common causes of scrotal swelling. It is predominantly found in the adolescent and young adult age group and it can adversely affect testicular function in a variety of ways. There is a considerable debate about the effects of varicoceles on future fertility, but the current evidence suggests that varicoceles are found in a higher percentage among males attending the infertility clinics and that treatment of varicoceles is associated with increased spontaneous conception rates among infertile couples. In this article we give an overall view on the aetiology, adverse effects and management of varicoceles.

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Aza Mohammed
Ayr Hospital
Dalmellington Road
Ayr KA6 6DX (UK)
Tel. +44 1292 610 555, Fax +44 1292 616 451, E-Mail aza_bamerny@yahoo.com

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Number of Print Pages : 7
Number of Figures : 0, Number of Tables : 2, Number of References : 82

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