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Extended indications for varicocelectomy. F1000Res 2019;8

Date

09/24/2019

Pubmed ID

31543949

Pubmed Central ID

PMC6733372

DOI

10.12688/f1000research.19579.1

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85072554483 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   5 Citations

Abstract

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 JI

Author

Jay I. Sandlow MD Chair, Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Azoospermia
DNA Fragmentation
Humans
Hypogonadism
Ligation
Male
Testis
Varicocele