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[Children and adolescent varicocele].

Olivier Reinberg1, Blaise-Julien Meyrat

  • 1Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. olivier.reinberg@chuv.ch

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Summary

Varicocele, a common condition in adolescent males, often requires surgical intervention for testicular growth arrest or pain. Treatment options vary, with recurrence rates around 15% and potential delayed complications like hydroceles.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Context:

  • Varicocele affects approximately 15% of adolescent males.
  • Often asymptomatic and discovered during routine physical exams.
  • Evidence links varicocele duration to testicular impairment.

Purpose:

  • To outline indications for surgical intervention in adolescent varicoceles.
  • To review available surgical and interventional treatment options.
  • To inform about potential complications and recurrence rates.

Summary:

  • Surgical treatment is recommended for testicular growth arrest, asymmetry, grade II or higher varicoceles, pain, swelling, or significant anxiety.
  • Treatment modalities include open surgery, laparoscopy, embolization, and scrotal sclerotherapy.
  • All techniques have a recurrence rate of approximately 15% and potential for delayed complications such as hydroceles and testicular atrophy.

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  • Provides guidance for managing adolescent varicoceles.
  • Highlights the importance of considering treatment for specific indications.
  • Emphasizes the need for awareness of potential complications and recurrence risks.