Adolescent varicocele: A large multicenter analysis of complications and recurrence in academic programs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

After varicocelectomy a wide range of recurrence rates have been reported from 0 to 18%, and rates of post-operative hydrocele formation between 0 and 29%. Controversy exists as to the appropriate approach for varicocele treatment, whether open, laparoscopic, or percutaneous embolization (PE) is best for young men. The literature on treatment of adolescent varicocele is limited to high-volume single surgeon, single institution, or small multi-institution series. Our goal was to evaluate the retreatment and complication rates from numerous institutions to determine more generalizable results.

Study design

The Faculty Practice Solutions Center database was queried to identify males under age 19 years with a diagnosis and/or treatment of varicocele between January 200

SUBMITTER: Lurvey R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4997804 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature