The value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of varicocele
A varicocele is described as pathologically enlarged, tortuous veins of the pampiniform plexus, leading to an increased testicular temperature and adrenal metabolite reflux into the testes. Varicocele can impair spermatogenesis and is considered to be the most common cause of male infertility. Pa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Ultrasonography |
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Online Access: | http://jultrason.pl/index.php/issues/volume-16-no-67/the-value-of-ultrasonography-in-the-diagnosis-of-varicocele?aid=477 |