Evaluation and Management of the Adolescent Varicocele
Copyright © 2015 American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved..
PURPOSE: Varicocele is one of the most common genital conditions referred to pediatric urologists. Most adolescents with varicocele are asymptomatic and their fertility future (and surgery benefit) is largely unknown. This review assesses varicocele evaluation, management and indications for repair, as well as types and success of varicocelectomy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature review was performed on Embase™, PubMed® and Google Scholar™ for adolescent varicocele. Original research articles and relevant reviews were examined, and a synopsis of these data was generated for a comprehensive review of clinical adolescent varicocele management.
RESULTS: The prevalence of adolescent varicocele is similar to the adult population. While ultrasound is the most sensitive method for determining testicular volumes, orchidometer measurement may be adequate to gauge significant discordance. Significant hypotrophy of the affected testis with poor total testicular volume may indicate a testis at risk and warrant surgical repair. Similar findings have been noted with an associated high peak retrograde venous flow. Testicular hypotrophy often resolves following surgery but may also improve spontaneously if followed through adolescence. Continued scrotal pain despite adequate support or serial abnormal semen analysis in Tanner stage V boys is an indication for varicocelectomy. Artery and lymphatic sparing techniques (microscopic subinguinal or laparoscopic) are associated with the lowest risk of recurrence and complications.
CONCLUSIONS: Overtreatment and under treatment are medically and financially costly. Abnormal serial semen analysis with or without testicular hypotrophy is an indication for varicocele repair. If observation remains the treatment, followup with an adult urologist should be encouraged until paternity is achieved.
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CommentIn: J Urol. 2016 Apr;195(4 Pt 1):1173-5. - PMID 26783935 |
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The Journal of urology - 194(2015), 5 vom: 27. Nov., Seite 1194-201 |
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Date Completed 01.02.2016 Date Revised 02.12.2018 published: Print-Electronic CommentIn: J Urol. 2016 Apr;195(4 Pt 1):1173-5. - PMID 26783935 Citation Status MEDLINE |
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| 520 | |a PURPOSE: Varicocele is one of the most common genital conditions referred to pediatric urologists. Most adolescents with varicocele are asymptomatic and their fertility future (and surgery benefit) is largely unknown. This review assesses varicocele evaluation, management and indications for repair, as well as types and success of varicocelectomy | ||
| 520 | |a MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature review was performed on Embase™, PubMed® and Google Scholar™ for adolescent varicocele. Original research articles and relevant reviews were examined, and a synopsis of these data was generated for a comprehensive review of clinical adolescent varicocele management | ||
| 520 | |a RESULTS: The prevalence of adolescent varicocele is similar to the adult population. While ultrasound is the most sensitive method for determining testicular volumes, orchidometer measurement may be adequate to gauge significant discordance. Significant hypotrophy of the affected testis with poor total testicular volume may indicate a testis at risk and warrant surgical repair. Similar findings have been noted with an associated high peak retrograde venous flow. Testicular hypotrophy often resolves following surgery but may also improve spontaneously if followed through adolescence. Continued scrotal pain despite adequate support or serial abnormal semen analysis in Tanner stage V boys is an indication for varicocelectomy. Artery and lymphatic sparing techniques (microscopic subinguinal or laparoscopic) are associated with the lowest risk of recurrence and complications | ||
| 520 | |a CONCLUSIONS: Overtreatment and under treatment are medically and financially costly. Abnormal serial semen analysis with or without testicular hypotrophy is an indication for varicocele repair. If observation remains the treatment, followup with an adult urologist should be encouraged until paternity is achieved | ||
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