Spermatic vein embolization as a treatment for symptomatic varicocele.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Varicocele is a relatively common condition in men that causes pain in approximately 10% of cases. There have been few studies to date assessing the improvements in both pain and quality of life parameters associated with spermatic vein embolization (SVE) as a treatment for patients with symptomatic varicocele, so we aimed to assess this.

Methods

A review was carried out of consecutive SVE procedures performed at our institution from 2013-2019. Only patients with painful varicocele were included after other causes of testicular pain were excluded. The technique employed was a combination of distal coil embolization of the spermatic vein with 4-6 mm coils at the level of the inguinal canal, as well as sclerotherapy to prevent reflux of sclerosant. Furthermore, a

SUBMITTER: Broe MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8641900 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature