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. 2006 Jul;86(1):250-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.12.038. Epub 2006 Jun 9.

Correlation of ultrasound-measured venous size and reversal of flow with Valsalva with improvement in semen-analysis parameters after varicocelectomy

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Correlation of ultrasound-measured venous size and reversal of flow with Valsalva with improvement in semen-analysis parameters after varicocelectomy

Jonathan D Schiff et al. Fertil Steril. 2006 Jul.

Abstract

We studied 68 men with varicoceles to determine preoperative parameters that are associated with improvements in semen analysis after varicocelectomy. Ultrasound-measured venous diameter and reversal of flow were found to correlate with successful outcome.

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