title: Diagnosis and surgical correction of the pediatric varicocele.
abstract: We reviewed our experience with the diagnosis and management of varicoceles in 40 patients 9 to 18 years old. Of the patients 29 underwent varicocelectomy and 11 are being managed conservatively with periodic followup. The results of therapy and criteria for surgical intervention are discussed.
authors: Babies Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Reitelman
authors: K A
authors: KA
authors: Burbige
authors: I S
authors: IS
authors: Sawczuk
authors: T W
authors: TW
authors: Hensle
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D013737:Testis / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D014646:Varicocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*