ReviewAsian journal of andrology
Percutaneous embolization of varicocele: technique, indications, relative contraindications, and complications.
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- Safety and effectiveness of the different types of embolic materials for the treatment of testicular varicoceles: a systematic review.The British journal of radiology · 2018Pooled it
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- Observation or treatment of paediatric varicoceles: revisiting the evidence.Nature reviews. Urology · 2026Review
- Microsurgical varicocelectomy versus laparoscopic surgery versus embolization for varicocele: a retrospective cost-effectiveness analysis.BMC urology · 2026Article
- Male infertility.Systems biology in reproductive medicine · 2025Review
- Testicular varicocele embolization using CO2, gadolinium and lipiodol as contrast agents in a patient with an iodinated contrast allergy.Radiology case reports · 2025Article
- The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus-Related Oxidative Stress on Male Fertility: A Review.Journal of diabetes · 2025Review
- Recent Trends in the Management of Varicocele.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- A fifteen-year retrospective analysis of varicocele embolization: evaluating success, recurrence rates and embolic agents.CVIR endovascular · 2025Article
- Long-term efficacy and catheter choice in male varicocele embolization using NBCA-MS glue.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Clinical evaluation and comprehensive management strategies for adolescent varicocele.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Review
- Percutaneous Embolization for Painful Varicocele: An 8-Year Tertiary Centre Experience.Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · 2025Article
- May-Thurner Syndrome Causing Unilateral Varicocele Treated With Endovascular Embolization.Cureus · 2024Article
- Microscopic internal spermatic-inferior epigastric vein anastomosis for treating left varicocele.International urology and nephrology · 2024Article
- Varicocele and Interventional Radiology: A Comprehensive Case Study on Diagnosis, Therapeutic Intervention, and Implications for Reproductive Health.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Positive Effects of a Resveratrol-Based Nutraceutical in Association with Surgical Scleroembolization: A Pilot Retrospective Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Oh nuts, they've got a pelvic kidney - a tricky testicular vein embolisation.BJR case reports · 2023Article
- AmplatzerJournal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Varicocele: To Treat or Not to Treat?Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Safety and efficacy of acupuncture for varicocele-induced male infertility: a systematic review protocol.BMJ open · 2022Article
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Abstract
There are several options for the treatment of varicocele, including surgical repair either by open or microsurgical approach, laparoscopy, or through percutaneous embolization of the internal spermatic vein. The ultimate goal of varicocele treatment relies on the occlusion of the dilated veins that drain the testis. Percutaneous embolization offers a rapid recovery and can be successfully accomplished in approximately 90% of attempts. However, the technique demands interventional radiologic expertise and has potential serious complications, including vascular perforation, coil migration, and thrombosis of pampiniform plexus. This review discusses the common indications, relative contraindications, technical details, and risks associated with percutaneous embolization of varicocele.
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