Varicocele Urological and Genital Diseases Scrotal varices
Conditions
Interventions
All patients referred with a varicocele, will be examined by a consultant paediatric urologist to assess the pubertal stage and the severity of the varicocele.
A doppler ultrasound will be performed
Sponsors
Central Manchester Foundation NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
14 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Between ages of 14-17 years at recruitment to study 2. Have a clinically detectable varicocele 3. High grade reflux on Doppler ultrasound (grade 2 or 3)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children younger than 14 years of age or older than 17 years at time of recruitment to study 2. Testicular growth arrest 3. Previous inguinal surgery 4. Orchitis 5. Epididymo-orchitis 6. Testicular torsion 7. Endocrinological disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the trend in semen analysis between the two groups: 1. Percentage normal semen quality (according to the WHO criteria) 2. Percentage of motile sperm 3. Mean concentration of sperm (million per millilitre) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference in testicular volume (ml) between the affected side (with the varicocele) and the contralateral testis. The testicular sizes will be measured every 6 months. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed