An Epidemiological Study of Varicocele.

Abstract

Background: Varicoceles, or abnormally dilated veins in the pampiniform plexus, have long been associated with male infertility due to the observations that varicoceles are seen more commonly among infertile men and have been associated with abnormalities in semen analyses. Methods: Hospital based prospective study conducted at Dept. of Surgery, S.P. Medical College and P.B.M Hospital, Bikaner 50 cases reporting to General surgery ,Paed. Surgery and urology department within the study duration and eligible as per inclusion criteria was included in study. Results: Out of 50 patients maximum 44.00% patients were farmer followed by 24.00% patients were Coolies and Rickshaw Pullers, 14.00% patients were students, 12.00% were laborer and 6.00% were policemen. Conclusion: It conclude that Varicocele epidemiology remains incompletely understood. We need well designed, large scale studies that include evaluation of important clinical factors to comprehend fully the epidemiological aspects of this condition.

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Dr. Deepika Meena

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Dr. Deepika Meena (2019). An Epidemiological Study of Varicocele.. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR), 4(6), 182-186. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-591565