title: A Rare Anatomical Variant of Spermatic Vein as Cause of Recurrence After Surgical Correction of Varicocele.
abstract: Varicocele may be treated with many different modalities, including radiologic and surgical approaches, but what is the best treatment remains controversial. The recurrence rate following varicocele repair ranges from 0.6% to 35% depending upon the technique used. We describe in detail a rare anatomical variant of the left internal spermatic veins and the appropriate treatment of recurrent varicocele with percutaneous scleroembolization. In case of recurrent varicocele after surgical repair, knowledge of anatomical variability of internal spermatic veins is essential for treatment planning.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, General Hospital Sant'Andrea, La Spezia, Italy. Electronic address: giancarlo.salsano@yahoo.it.
authors.forename: Giancarlo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Salsano
authors.affiliation: Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, General Hospital Sant'Andrea, La Spezia, Italy.
authors.forename: Franca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Puccianti
authors.affiliation: Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, General Hospital Sant'Andrea, La Spezia, Italy.
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barattini
authors.affiliation: Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, General Hospital Sant'Andrea, La Spezia, Italy.
authors.forename: Teseo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Stefanini
mesh_terms: D063405:Anatomic Variation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D013085:Spermatic Cord / Q000098:blood supply*; D014646:Varicocele / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology*