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Torsion of spermatic cord in children

1 March 2014 | | Paediatric Urology
This is an excellent review of ‘testicular’ torsion - which is said to occur in 1:4000 under 25-year-olds. Two age periods (adolescence and neonatal) are identified as having peak incidence. Acute torsion represents 27% of children with acute scrotum. The...

Impact of internal spermatic artery preservation during laparoscopic varicocelectomy

1 May 2015 | | Paediatric Urology | Adolescents, Internal spermatic artery, Laparoscopy, Recurrence, Varicocelectomy
There is still considerable controversy about the optimal surgical treatment of adolescent varicocele. One of the dilemmas is whether or not to preserve the internal spermatic artery (ISA) when carrying out a laparoscopic Palomo procedure. This paper looks at retrospective...

Inguino-scrotal sarcomas

1 May 2019 | | Andrology, Urologic Oncology, Uroradiology
A sarcoma is a malignant tumour that originates from mesenchymal cells such as adipose tissue, bone, cartilage and smooth muscle. Although these tumours histologically do not originate from the urogenital tract, urologists are often involved in their diagnosis and management...

Practical surgical management of chronic testicular pain

1 January 2019 | | Andrology, Infection, Trauma and Emergency Urology
Chronic testicular pain (CTP) is defined as constant or intermittent, unilateral or bilateral testicular pain of more than three months’ duration, which significantly interferes with the daily activities of the patient prompting medical advice [1-4]. This condition is commonly seen...
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Scrotal antegrade sclerotherapy for the adolescent varicocele

11 July 2023 | | Paediatric Urology | adolescent, testis, urologic surgical procedures, male, varicocele
The incidence of varicocele in adolescent males is around 15%. Treatment indications include symptoms (pain) and evidence of a smaller testis. Numerous surgical techniques are described but there is a lack of randomised controlled trials (RCT), specifically in adolescents. This...

A novel approach to surgical management of the nutcracker phenomenon

1 March 2015 | | Paediatric Urology | Adolescent, Nutcracker phenomenon, Shunt operation, Varicocele
The nutcracker phenomenon is defined as compression of the renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery and can present with loin pain, haematuria and a left-sided varicocele with treatment options including left renal vein transposition, superior mesenteric artery...

Imaging of varicoceles

1 January 2017 | | Uroradiology
A varicocele is a collection of dilated, tortuous spermatic veins of the pampiniform venous plexus. It is seen in 10-15% of the general population and is associated with both primary and secondary infertility. A varicocele is the most common cause...

Male infertility

1 May 2018 | | Andrology
Definitions Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve spontaneous pregnancy in one year [1]. About 15% of couples do not achieve pregnancy within one year and seek medical treatment for infertility. Semen parameters are standardised...

Andrology (2016)

1 July 2016 | | Andrology
Case 1 Image A. Image B. Who is the mythological figure depicted in image A and how does he relate to a urological emergency? Define priapism and list five causes. In the context of a patient presenting with priapism, what...

Sperm selection techniques in assisted reproductive technologies: state of the ART?

4 May 2023 | | Andrology, Technological Developments
Infertility is the inability to achieve pregnancy following one year of regular, unprotected intercourse (in the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle). Infertility is a common problem that affects between 7 and 15% of couples worldwide, with male factor infertility...

Testicular cancer: management of stage I seminoma

1 July 2014 | | Urologic Oncology
Introduction Testicular cancer is the most frequently occurring solid tumour in men between the ages of 15 and 34 years [1]. About 60% of cases are seminomas and approximately 70-80% of them have, at presentation, clinical stage I disease. This...

Prostate abscess

15 October 2021 | | Infection
Prostate abscess (PA) is a relatively uncommon clinical condition which is often difficult to diagnose because clinical symptoms are non-specific. It may be associated with a significant fatality rate, estimated to be between 3% and 30%, which may reflect its...