Varicocele

Varicocele ultrasound: ultrasound diagnosis, symptoms, how to prepare

click fraud protection

When varicose veins of the testicles (varicocele) ultrasound helps to make an accurate diagnosis. During the study, done Doppler. For diagnosis studied blood flow in the scrotum, examines the state of the veins and the presence of pathology. Examine the patient in the supine position and standing.

Men's disease

When necessary to carry out ultrasound

The disease occurs when the pressure in the spermatic vein, poor vascular tone, seed shell thinning fascia. It is not considered dangerous for the health. However, due to the pathology is reduced sperm production and deteriorates its quality. In some cases this leads to infertility.

Examination and ultrasound specialist in varicocele needed for symptoms. About the pathology evidence:

  • forming a circular seal in one of the testicles;
  • swelling;
  • enlarged or twisted vein;
  • a dull ache in the testicle;
  • discomfort and heaviness in the scrotum.

At the initial stage of disease symptoms occurs. They appear when the pathology begins to progress. Discomfort occur after heavy physical exertion, when a man long standing or sitting. Pain can occur during sexual arousal.

insta story viewer

Ultrasound examination is also carried out in the identification of varicose veins and changes in testes size. It is performed using the Doppler sensor. The study helps to explore the direction and speed of blood circulation scrotum structure, exclude the presence of a tumor. The survey is conducted not only with the symptoms, but also to problems with fertility. It is appointed in the following cases:

  • problems with conception;
  • poor semen.
poor semen

Send for examination may urologist or physician phlebologist. Diagnosis is made after an inspection, palpation, and instrumental studies.

How to prepare

Ultrasound diagnosis of varicocele require no special training. Before the procedure, it is not necessary to revise the diet, limit food intake and fill the bladder.

When using drugs recommended to consult with a physician. Sometimes, before the procedure is necessary to interrupt treatment.

Implementation and results

The test takes 15 to 30 minutes. During his patient is well worth it. test (test) of Valsalva can be done for a correct diagnosis. The patient is asked to exhale strongly, holding his nose and mouth. Due to this increased pressure in the abdominal cavity.

During ultrasonic diagnosis of testicular varicocele determined size, blood flow rate, study status uviform venous plexus.

Symptoms of the disease:

  • vasodilation uviform plexus than 2 mm;
  • spermatic vein diameter greater than 3 mm;
  • tubular structures near eggs having nodosum, or squirming elongated shape.

Ultrasound for Sarteschi

The results are interpreted in different ways. One of the most popular ways to determine the severity of the disease - on Sarteschi classification. In accordance with this step are the following pathologies:

  • In the first phase, varices outwardly manifested. prolonged blood flow (reflux) observed during Valsalva test in the inguinal vessels.
  • Second degree - slight varices at the top of the eggs, the change in diameter when sample. Venous reflux during Valsalva test.
  • Third stage - veins to the bottom of the testis in the standing position. Reflux at trial.
  • The fourth degree - the enlarged vein to the bottom of the egg in a supine position, hypotrophy testicular sample at reflux.
  • Fifth step - basal venous blood flow is not changed in the standing position or during the test, in the supine position dilated vein to the underside of the scrotum.
Ultrasound for Sarteschi

Reflux in the testicular vein

The disease is classified, and the place of occurrence of abnormal venous drainage. On this basis allocate varicocele renospermatichesky type of disease. At this pathology blood circulates through testicular vein of kidney. This type of hemodynamic disease is most common.

US postoperatively

Repeated ultrasound performed after recovery. To monitor the effectiveness of surgery and diagnosis of complications should be done regularly. Ultrasound helps detect relapse. In the first year after surgery a study carried out every 2-3 months.

  • Share
Operation Marmara varicocele (varicocelectomy) of equipment, according to the stock method
Varicocele

Operation Marmara varicocele (varicocelectomy) of equipment, according to the stock method

Operation Marmara in varicocele is considered one of the most popular methods of treatment. Intervention does not require hospitalization, and rare...

Recurrent varicocele: after the operation, can be repeated, treatment, appearance, symptoms
Varicocele

Recurrent varicocele: after the operation, can be repeated, treatment, appearance, symptoms

Varicocele - diseases of the genital male system characterized by varicose veins in the area of ​​the spermatic cord. It is treated by surgery. Lac...

Varikotsele 1 degree 2, 3, to the left, treatment, whether the operation, first, second, step needed
Varicocele

Varikotsele 1 degree 2, 3, to the left, treatment, whether the operation, first, second, step needed

Varicocele is a disease of veins in the spermatic cord, wherein the vessels become thinner and twists. This pathology is most often diagnosed in ad...