Extended indications for varicocelectomy. F1000Res 2019;8
Date
09/24/2019Pubmed ID
31543949Pubmed Central ID
PMC6733372DOI
10.12688/f1000research.19579.1Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85072554483 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 5 CitationsAbstract
The relationship between varicoceles and subfertility is well-established, but recent evidence suggests that varicoceles may cause global testicular dysfunction. This has led to exploration into expanding the indications for varicocelectomy. This review examines the literature regarding varix ligation as a treatment for non-obstructive azoospermia, elevated DNA fragmentation, and hypogonadism.
Author List
Machen GL, Sandlow JIAuthor
Jay I. Sandlow MD Chair, Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AzoospermiaDNA Fragmentation
Humans
Hypogonadism
Ligation
Male
Testis
Varicocele