Patient's question:
Testicular color Doppler examination carefully checked the left spermatic vein at rest, with a diameter of 2.8mm, and a diameter of 3.1mm during abdominal pressure reduction. No abnormalities were found in the testis and epididymis. Is it varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Hello, varicocele refers to the tortuous and dilated veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous. In the past, because the vascular thickening and dilatation of the pampiniform plexus were emphasized, varicocelectomy was commonly performed in the scrotum in earlier years. It has been proven that the recurrence rate was very high. Now, it is believed to be caused by venous back pressure. According to this theory, varicocelectomy at the high position of the spermatic vein is currently adopted. For this condition, not all surgical treatment is required. For younger patients who are not divorced and have symptoms, a scrotal support belt can be used to lower the scrotum, and the symptoms will disappear. For asymptomatic or mild symptoms, only a scrotal supporter or tight-fitting underwear or direct use of a Tourniquet Liner scrotal support pant can be applied.