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Varicocele Embolization: Patient Selection: Preprocedure Workup, and Technical Considerations.

Vibhor Wadhwa¹, James A Kashanian¹, Marc Schiffman¹

¹Departments of Urology and Radiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, New York.

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|June 10, 2021

Summary

Varicocele, a common cause of male infertility, can be treated with minimally invasive percutaneous embolization. This nonsurgical option offers an effective treatment for varicoceles, improving fertility outcomes.

Keywords:

embolization infertility interventional radiology varicocele

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Area of Science:

Urology
Vascular Surgery
Male Reproductive Health

Background:

Varicocele, characterized by dilated spermatic cord veins, affects approximately 15% of men.
Higher incidence in infertile men suggests a link between varicoceles and reduced fertility.
Varicocele treatment is a common approach for reversible male infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the clinical and technical aspects of percutaneous varicocele embolization.
To summarize the current evidence supporting percutaneous varicocele embolization as a treatment option.

Main Methods:

Percutaneous embolization is a minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment for varicoceles.
The procedure requires only minimal sedation, enhancing patient comfort and safety.

Main Results:

Percutaneous embolization is an effective interventional therapy for varicoceles.
Evidence supports its role in managing male infertility associated with varicoceles.

Conclusions:

Percutaneous varicocele embolization is a viable, minimally invasive treatment for varicoceles.
This approach offers a valuable alternative to surgical interventions for infertile men with varicoceles.