Adolescent varicocele.
The evaluation and management of adolescents with varicoceles continue to evolve. Current recommendations for repair are based on the findings of impaired testicular growth or spermatogenesis; however, with early evaluation and selective treatment, clinicians should be able to reduce the potential for future fertility problems significantly in adolescents with varicoceles.
Kass
E J
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Division of Pediatric Urology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012661:Semen; D014646:Varicocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone