Case report of testicular failure and azoospermia after antegrade embolization of varicocele: A rare complication

Raed Alasmi

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108269

Case report of testicular failure and azoospermia after antegrade embolization of varicocele: A rare complication

Raed Alasmi

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Introduction: Varicocele is a common condition affecting males of reproductive age and accounting for the most frequent cause of secondary infertility in males. Presentation: A young male presented with second infertility and bilateral varicoceles and underwent antegrade angioembolization. He developed testicular ischemia and testicular failure with new onset hypogonadism and cryptozoospermia. Conclusion: Antegrade embolization is a valid option in patients with varicoceles but has its own unique risks of complications.

Original language	English
Article number	108269
Journal	International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Volume	106
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108269
State	Published - May 2023

Keywords

Angioembolization
Infertility
Varicocele

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