International Journal of Surgical Research
2014; 3(2): 27-30
doi:10.5923/j.surgery.20140302.03
G. Bolla
Department of Pediatric Urology, O.C. Dolo, Venice, Italy
Correspondence to: G. Bolla, Department of Pediatric Urology, O.C. Dolo, Venice, Italy.
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The research for the best method to treat paediatric varicocele is still troublesome. The high surgical ligature of the spermatic vessels – according to Palomo - and the antegrade sclerotherapy - according to Tauber – represent, up to now, two confirmed therapies. This paper analyzes the best therapeutical technique and the best operation timing; moreover, it analyzes the results relative to the relapses.
Keywords: Paediatric varicocele, Surgical ligature, Antegrade sclerotherapy
Cite this paper: G. Bolla, Treatment of Paediatric Varicocele: A Research for the Best Method, International Journal of Surgical Research, Vol. 3 No. 2, 2014, pp. 27-30. doi: 10.5923/j.surgery.20140302.03.
Figure 1. The surgical ligature of spermatic vessels |
Figure 2. The injection into a vein of spermatic cord for antegrade sclerotherapy |
Figure 3. The incidence of testicular hypotrophy |
Figure 4. Mean operative time |