Paduch D A, Skoog S J
Rev Urol. 2001 Summer;3(3):120-33.
The finding of varicocele in an adolescent male is common. Varicocele rarely causes symptoms and is often diagnosed on the routine physical examination. There is clear association between varicocele and male factor infertility; however, there is debate about whether, when, and whom to treat when present in adult or adolescent males. This review of the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of the adolescent with varicocele will provide the reader with tools to make appropriate decisions in dealing with this condition.
在青少年男性中发现精索静脉曲张很常见。精索静脉曲张很少引起症状，通常是在常规体格检查中被诊断出来。精索静脉曲张与男性因素不育之间存在明确关联；然而，对于成年或青少年男性出现精索静脉曲张时是否治疗、何时治疗以及治疗对象存在争议。这篇关于青少年精索静脉曲张的流行病学、病因学、病理生理学及治疗的综述将为读者提供应对这种情况做出适当决策的工具。
