Which varicocele treatment is best?

Which varicocele treatment is best?

Surgical correction is the most commonly performed technique to treat varicoceles with a technical failure rate of less than 5%. An attractive alternative to surgery is the selective catheterization and embolization of the gonadal vein.

Can varicocele be cured completely?

There are no drugs to treat or prevent varicoceles. But pain killers (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen) may help with pain. When needed, surgery is the main form of treatment. Embolization (briefly blocking the veins) is a non-surgical treatment option.

Can varicocele embolization be reversed?

Reversing Varicoceles. Varicoceles can be reversed through both surgical procedures and a nonsurgical treatment option. These treatments are designed to decrease the pressure in the varicose veins that make up the varicocele.

Can varicocele be serious?

Varicoceles are not life threatening, but rarely they can be associated with dangerous conditions. For example, if a varicocele forms on the right side and not the left, it is important to make sure there is no mass or other abnormality in the abdomen that might be causing it.

Is varicocele embolization painful?

Pain is minimal. The radiologist may offer you local anesthesia and/or a mild sedative. Some opt for no anesthesia or sedation during the procedure and do well.

How expensive is varicocele embolization?

On MDsave, the cost of a Varicocelectomy ranges from $4,282 to $7,134. Those on high deductible health plans or without insurance can save when they buy their procedure upfront through MDsave.

Will varicocele go away after embolization?

It usually diverts blood flow into other nearby veins. The blood can then exit the scrotum normally. If successful, the varicocele will go away.

¿Qué es un varicocele?

El varicocele es el agrandamiento de las venas dentro de la piel floja que sostiene los testículos (escroto). Un varicocele es similar a una vena varicosa que puedes ver en la pierna.

¿Cómo se puede reparar el varicocele?

Si el varicocele causa síntomas, se puede reparar quirúrgicamente. A menudo, el varicocele no produce signos ni síntomas. Rara vez, puede causar dolor.

¿Es posible tener hijos con varicocele?

Muchos hombres que padecen varicocele pueden tener hijos sin realizar ningún tratamiento. Sin embargo, si el varicocele produce dolor, atrofia testicular o esterilidad, o si estás considerando utilizar técnicas de reproducción asistida, se recomienda una reparación del varicocele.

¿Cuál es el papel de la genética en la aparición del varicocele?

La genética juega un papel muy importante en la aparición del varicocele, y es que cuando existen casos de esta enfermedad en la familia, el hombre tiene mayor riesgo de desarrollarla. Dependiendo del grado de dilatación de las venas en el cordón espermático se conocen los siguientes tipos de varicocele: