In this review, we examine the evolution and application of various diagnostic modalities for varicoceles starting with venography, scintigraphy, and thermography and their role in the evaluation of a varicocele patie...In this review, we examine the evolution and application of various diagnostic modalities for varicoceles starting with venography, scintigraphy, and thermography and their role in the evaluation of a varicocele patient. Some of these methods have been supplanted by less invasive and more easily performed diagnostic modalities, especially ultrasound and Doppler examination of the scrotum. Advances in ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging hold the potential to expand the role of imaging beyond that of visual confirmation and characterization of varicoceles. The ability to identify the early indicators of testicular dysfunction based on imaging findings may have implications for the management of varicoceles in the future.展开更多
Varicoceles have long been implicated in the pathogenesis of male factor infertility and recently, hypogonadism. Despite this, over the past half-century there has been widespread debate and disagreement among clinici...Varicoceles have long been implicated in the pathogenesis of male factor infertility and recently, hypogonadism. Despite this, over the past half-century there has been widespread debate and disagreement among clinicians regarding the benefit of varicocele repair. In this commentary, we discuss recent data that has begun supporting the role ofvaricocele repair in treating male infertility and hypogonadism.展开更多
文摘In this review, we examine the evolution and application of various diagnostic modalities for varicoceles starting with venography, scintigraphy, and thermography and their role in the evaluation of a varicocele patient. Some of these methods have been supplanted by less invasive and more easily performed diagnostic modalities, especially ultrasound and Doppler examination of the scrotum. Advances in ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging hold the potential to expand the role of imaging beyond that of visual confirmation and characterization of varicoceles. The ability to identify the early indicators of testicular dysfunction based on imaging findings may have implications for the management of varicoceles in the future.
文摘Varicoceles have long been implicated in the pathogenesis of male factor infertility and recently, hypogonadism. Despite this, over the past half-century there has been widespread debate and disagreement among clinicians regarding the benefit of varicocele repair. In this commentary, we discuss recent data that has begun supporting the role ofvaricocele repair in treating male infertility and hypogonadism.
