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Scrotal swellings

Treatment of a varicocele is usually not necessary This out-patient procedure is usually performed under
unless it causes significant discomfort. Occasionally, general anesthetic. The dilated veins can also be
varicocele repair may be recommended if it is occluded with a small plug placed through a small
thought to impair the growth of the testicle (especially tube advanced through the groin into the vein under
in adolescence) or in those with a fertility problem. x-ray control (embolization). This procedure is carried
out in the hospital imaging department by an x-ray
There are a number of ways to repair a varicocele. specialist using local anesthetic.
The dilated veins can be exposed and tied off through
a small surgical incision in the groin or lower abdomen. Varicocoele repair is usually very effective,
although some dilated veins may recur over time.
Complications such as infection, bleeding and
hydrocele formation can occur. As well, injury to some
of the structures in the spermatic cord can cause rare
complications such as blockage of the vas deferens
or shrinkage of the testicle (atrophy).
varicocele Scrotal swellings are common and rarely related to
Roula Drossis be corrected with minor surgery.
testicle serious health problems. When necessary, they can

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