Contemporary Approach To Diagnosis, Management, And Treatment of Varicocele In the Adolescent.

Abstract

Varicocele is the most common inguinoscrotal pathology among adolescents. It is of concern due to the potential effect on fertility. A review of the literature focusing on current guidelines regarding diagnosis, evaluation, and management of adolescent varicocele was conducted. An algorithm is provided as one method for approaching the adolescent varicocele.