[Varicocele in adolescents. 67 cases].
We examined 67 adolescents aged 11 to 14 years referred for left varicocele. Atrophy of the testes was present in 38 (75%). Several techniques, including laparoscopic surgery were used. The best method appears to be ligation of the spermatic veins via an inguinal approach without touching the artery if possible. Recurrence (5%) is always caused by missing a vein. Growth of the testis occurred in all cases after treatment of the varicocele.
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Centre Chirurgical de l'Enfant, Boulogne.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012008:Recurrence; D014646:Varicocele / Q000601:surgery*