Microsurgical Varicocele Repair on Men with Grade III Lesions and Chronic Dull Scrotal Pain: A Pilot Study

Publisher： Karger

E-ISSN： 1661-7657|8|1|29-31

ISSN： 1661-7649

Source： Current Urology, Vol.8, Iss.1, 2015-05, pp. : 29-31

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Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of microsurgical varicocele repair in patients with grade III lesions and chronic dull scrotal pain. Materials and Methods: The study was based on 8 patients with grade III left-sided varicocele and chronic dull scrotal pain for whom a microsurgical subinguinal varicocele repair was performed. The 1-year follow-up included pain assessment and scrotal examination. Results: Of the 8 patients, 7 (88%) reported complete resolution of pain with no palpable varicocele on scrotal examination. No cases of testicular atrophy or hydrocele formation were reported. Conclusion: These results indicated that microsurgical varicocele repair may benefit patients with grade III lesions and chronic dull scrotal pain.