Korean J Urol.
1982 Nov;23(7):967-972.
Clinical Evaluation of Intraoperative Phlebography of Internal Spermatic Vein in Varicocele
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Busan Armed Forces General Hospital Busan, Korea, Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Busan National University, Busan, Korea*.
Abstract
- Intraoperative internal spermatic vein phlebography was performed in 12 primary and 3 recurrent cases of varicocele. The following results were obtained. 1. Marked dilation of the left internal spermatic vein was observed in 13 cases (87%), and retrograde flow was seen in 7 cases (47%). 2. Double or triple left internal spermatic vein was seen in 8 cases (53%). 3. Cross collateral venous circulation was noted in 6 cases (40%). 4. Intraoperative internal spermatic vein phlebography enabled to us understand the venous anatomy and the etiology of primary and recurrent varicoceles, and was an aid for the surgical removal of varicocele.
