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ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2020

Microscopic spermatic cord denervation for chronic orchialgia/chronic scrotal content pain: operative outcomes and predictors of failure.

Prithvi B Murthy, Neel V Parekh, Sarah C Vij, Daniel A Shoskes

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Article in Translational andrology and urology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Prithvi B MurthyDepartment of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Neel V ParekhDepartment of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Sarah C VijDepartment of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Daniel A ShoskesDepartment of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Cleveland Clinic · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo describe our institutional outcomes with microscopic spermatic cord denervation (MSCD) for chronic scrotal content paint (CSCP) and identify predictors of treatment failure.

methodsRetrospective chart review was performed to identify all MSCD performed by two surgeons at a single institution from 2010-2019. Patient demographic data and operative outcomes were collected. Patients were excluded from analysis if no post-operative follow up was available. Success was defined as complete resolution of bothersome pain. Multivariable logistic regression was utilized to identify predictors of treatment failure.

resultsDuring the study period, 101 patients were identified in which 113 MSCD procedures were performed. Final analysis included 103 procedures across 93 patients. Mean age was 41.8 years (SD 13.2), mean BMI was 29.2 kg/m

conclusionsMSCD offers a therapeutic option for patients with refractory CSCP. The presence of PFMS is associated with lower surgical success rates. Patients with pre-operatively identified PFMS should be counseled regarding a higher risk of treatment failure.

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denervationorchialgiapelvic floorSpermatic cord

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