[Varicocele in children and adolescents and infertility]

28 adolescents aged 16-18 were examined 2-4 years after correction of varicocele. Some ejaculate characteristics were found subnormal as well as the function of the prostate gland as indicated by reduced concentrations of citric acid and zinc ions. To make definite conclusions on possible effect of varicocele in adolescents on their future fertility further studies are necessary.