Diagnosis and surgical correction of the pediatric varicocele.
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.
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Babies Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
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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*