Three quarters of patients experienced complete or partial resolution of pain following the procedure. WASHINGTON D.C.—Percutaneous varicocele embolization is safe and effective for treating painful ...

HealthDay News — Varicocele embolization has a high rate of technical success, with the results being the same regardless of whether the procedure is performed through the neck or groin, according to ...

Melih Arici, MD Recurrence rates after percutaneous embolization are similar to those of surgery, researcher says. TAMPA, Fla.—Percutaneous varicocele embolization using a sclerosant agent and ...

Varicocele, similar to varicose veins in the leg, is a relatively common condition that involves an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. Most commonly affecting younger men (ages 15-35), ...

CHICAGO -- Couples struggling with infertility face uncertain odds when considering various treatment options. But a new study reveals that embolization, a minimally invasive treatment for arguably ...

Research shows that nonsurgical embolization is 98 percent effective, offers a lower recurrence rate and much quicker recovery than surgery for the treatment of varicoceles (varicose veins in the ...

A new treatment for a cause of male infertility may reduce the need for surgery while increasing couples' chances of becoming pregnant . Researchers say varicoceles, a tangled network of dilated or ...

A recent review of studies from the Netherlands finds no evidence that treating varicoceles, a somewhat common condition in men with fertility problems, improves a couple’s chances of conceiving a ...

When we talk about infertility, people suddenly shift their focus to women. However, that is not true. Men can have similar problems having children, whether it's a problem with generating enough ...

A recent review of studies from the Netherlands finds no evidence that treating varicoceles -- a somewhat common condition in men with fertility problems -- improves a couple's chances of conceiving a ...