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A Critical Appraisal on the Role of Varicocele in Male Infertility
Joint Authors
Esteves, Sandro C.
Miyaoka, Ricardo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Varicocele is a major cause of male infertility, as it may impair spermatogenesis through several distinct physiopathological mechanisms.
With the recent advances in biomolecular techniques and the development of novel sperm functional tests, it has been possible to better understand the mechanisms involved in testicular damage provoked by varicocele and, therefore, propose optimized ways to prevent and/or reverse them.
Up to now, there is still controversy involving the true benefit of varicocele repair in subfertile men as well as in certain specific situations such as concomitant contralateral subclinical varicocele or associated nonobstructive azoospermia.
Also, with the continued development of assisted reproductive technology new issues and questions are emerging regarding the role of varicocelectomy in this context.
This paper reviews the most recent data available on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of varicocele with regard to male infertility.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Miyaoka, Ricardo& Esteves, Sandro C.. 2011. A Critical Appraisal on the Role of Varicocele in Male Infertility. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Miyaoka, Ricardo& Esteves, Sandro C.. A Critical Appraisal on the Role of Varicocele in Male Infertility. Advances in Urology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483912
American Medical Association (AMA)
Miyaoka, Ricardo& Esteves, Sandro C.. A Critical Appraisal on the Role of Varicocele in Male Infertility. Advances in Urology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483912
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483912