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Can the Body Mass Index Predict Varicocele Recurrence Post-Intervention?
Saad Abumelha1,2,3, Abdullah Alkhayal4,2,3, Khalid Alrabeeah4,2,3
1College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus
|June 10, 2021
Summary
Body Mass Index (BMI) does not predict varicocele recurrence after treatment. Clinical grade, however, is a significant predictor of varicocele recurrence in the Saudi population.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Varicocele is a common cause of male infertility.
- Understanding predictors of recurrence is crucial for effective management.
- The role of Body Mass Index (BMI) in varicocele recurrence requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between BMI and varicocele recurrence post-intervention.
- To explore other potential predictors of varicocele recurrence, including clinical grade.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of 147 patients undergoing varicocele treatment (microscopic varicocelectomy or embolization).
- Data collected on demographic and intervention-related variables.
- Statistical analysis including descriptive and analytical methods.
Main Results:
- No statistical association was found between BMI categories (underweight, normal, overweight, obese) and varicocele recurrence (P>0.05).
- A significant association was identified between clinical grade and varicocele recurrence (P<0.05).
Conclusions:
- BMI, height, and weight are not significant predictors of varicocele recurrence.
- Clinical grade is the sole significant predictor of varicocele recurrence identified in this study.
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