Ultrasound of the male genital tract in relation to male reproductive health
BACKGROUND Infertility affects∼ 7% of all men. Despite much progress, mainly in
genetics, its etiology remains obscure in∼ 50% of cases. To fill this gap, imaging of the male …
genetics, its etiology remains obscure in∼ 50% of cases. To fill this gap, imaging of the male …
Ultrasound evaluation of varicoceles: systematic literature review and rationale of the ESUR-SPIWG Guidelines and Recommendations
M Bertolotto, S Freeman, J Richenberg, J Belfield… - Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Although often asymptomatic and detected incidentally, varicocele is a relatively common
problem in patients who seek medical attention for infertility problems. Ultrasound (US) is the …
problem in patients who seek medical attention for infertility problems. Ultrasound (US) is the …
Ultrasound evaluation of varicoceles: guidelines and recommendations of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group …
S Freeman, M Bertolotto, J Richenberg, J Belfield… - European …, 2020 - Springer
Varicoceles are relatively common particularly in asymptomatic men and are even more
prevalent in subfertile men, representing the most common potentially correctable cause of …
prevalent in subfertile men, representing the most common potentially correctable cause of …
Varicocelectomy for male infertility: a comparative study of open, laparoscopic and microsurgical approaches
S Al-Said, A Al-Naimi, A Al-Ansari, N Younis… - The Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: We compared the outcomes of 3 techniques of varicocelectomy in infertile
patients with varicocele. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 298 infertile …
patients with varicocele. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 298 infertile …
Current issues in varicocele management: a review
WS Choi, SW Kim - The world journal of men's health, 2013 - synapse.koreamed.org
The most common cause of male infertility is varicocele, and varicocele is the most common
correctable cause of male factor infertility. In this article we reviewed the concept of …
correctable cause of male factor infertility. In this article we reviewed the concept of …
Color Doppler ultrasound imaging in varicoceles: is the venous diameter sufficient for predicting clinical and subclinical varicocele?
A Pilatz, B Altinkilic, E Köhler, M Marconi… - World Journal of …, 2011 - Springer
Purpose Investigating the diagnostic value of color Doppler ultrasound for defining the
varicocele grade according to WHO criteria. Methods A total of 217 men (129 with clinical …
varicocele grade according to WHO criteria. Methods A total of 217 men (129 with clinical …
Standardization and documentation of varicocele evaluation
P Stahl, PN Schlegel - Current opinion in urology, 2011 - journals.lww.com
The absence of standardized, reproducible clinical, and radiographic evaluations for
varicocele has contributed substantially to our present difficulties in selecting patients who …
varicocele has contributed substantially to our present difficulties in selecting patients who …
[PDF][PDF] Efficacy of scrotal Doppler ultrasonography with the Valsalva maneuver, standing position, and resting-Valsalva ratio for varicocele diagnosis
YS Kim, SK Kim, IC Cho, SK Min - Korean journal of urology, 2015 - synapse.koreamed.org
Purpose: To determine effectiveness of Valsalva maneuver and standing position on scrotal
color Doppler ultrasound (CDU) for the varicocele diagnosis. Materials and Methods: We …
color Doppler ultrasound (CDU) for the varicocele diagnosis. Materials and Methods: We …
The complex structure of the smooth muscle layer of spermatic veins and its potential role in the development of varicocele testis
D Tilki, E Kilic, R Tauber, D Pfeiffer, CG Stief, R Tauber… - european urology, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Varicocele, a dilatation of the pampiniform venous plexus, is considered to
cause male infertility. The exact mechanism of varicocele development is not clarified yet …
cause male infertility. The exact mechanism of varicocele development is not clarified yet …
Determination of spermatic vein reflux after varicocele repair helps to define the efficacy of treatment in improving sperm parameters of subfertile men
S D'Andrea, A Micillo, A Barbonetti… - Journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose A continuous spermatic venous reflux (SVR) at colour Doppler ultrasound (CDU) is
an evidence for varicocele, a frequent correlate for male subfertility. We explored whether …
an evidence for varicocele, a frequent correlate for male subfertility. We explored whether …