Embolization of varicocele is a safe way to eliminate venous stasis. This pathology affects men of different age groups. At the last stage of the disease, the patient undergoes surgery. Many doctors used the operation to remove the pathogenic site. Modern medicine, however, uses safer surgical intervention - embolization.
Etiology of the disease
To understand how a varicocele affects a patient's health, it is necessary to know the etiology of the disease. Varicocele is accompanied by a violation of the reverse outflow of blood in the inguinal vein. The entire male reproductive system is permeated with a large number of blood vessels. The main vessel in the small pelvis is the inguinal vein. Eggs and prostate glands are fed through the lobular plexus. Under the influence of various factors, the structure of the vascular walls changes.
The inguinal vein supplies blood to the organs and carries out a reverse outflow. Varicocele changes the inguinal sphincter. Blood can not fully enter the vein. There is a stagnant phenomenon. With stagnation, the walls of the veins become flabby. Nodules appear in some areas. The degree of nodulation affects the various stages of the disease.
Causes of Vascular Pathology
Varicocele development depends on the action of various factors. There are such pathological reasons as:
- Hormonal changes;
- Inflammation in the sex glands;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- Vascular injury;
- Congenital pathology.
One of the most common causes of venous outflow is hormonal changes in the body. In men, the main background formation occurs at the age of 14-16.During this period, boys are growing, sex signs appear. With a strong growth of the body, some vessels do not have time to reach the desired size. Due to this phenomenon, blood pressure increases. It causes the vessel to stretch in a separate area. If such a phenomenon is observed in the inguinal vein, there is a varicocele.
Also pathology can cause various inflammatory processes in the sex glands. Orchitis, prostatitis and other diseases are accompanied by increased blood pressure. This is due to the body's defense system. If there is inflammation in the organs, oxygen deficiency occurs. Oxygen carries blood to the organs. To normalize trophic tissue, the body increases the flow of blood. There is an extension of the walls of the inguinal vein. The sphincter can not be fully reduced. Blood accumulates beneath it. Gradual development varikotsele.
In many modern patients, varicocele is formed due to a sedentary lifestyle. This is due to the peculiarities of the profession. A prolonged stay of a person in one constant posture causes a slowdown in blood circulation.
Due to this, the oxygen supply of tissues is slowed down. Organs and vessels can not function fully. This phenomenon is accompanied by stagnation of fluid in the inguinal vein. The lobular bundle also slows the blood flow. Long-term such a condition is accompanied by varicocele. Often such patients have pathology in 2 or 3 stages. At this stage, the patient needs surgery.
One of the causes of blood flow disorders may be a trauma to the inguinal vein. When injured in the vessel appears a site with compressed walls. On this site the blood circulation slows down or completely stops. You can not install this change on your own. It is necessary to undergo medical diagnosis.
Also varicocele can be and an innate nature. With the congenital form of pathology, impairment is observed in infants in the form of problems with urination. Individual symptoms indicate to the patient the presence of a pathological process in the vascular system. In this case, the treatment is carried out in the building department.
Symptoms of pathology
In varicocele, men develop different signs of the disease. It is necessary to pay attention to the following symptoms:
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Soreness in the inguinal zone; - Presence of subcutaneous hematoma;
- Puffiness of the extremities;
- Problems in the genital area.
Soreness in the groin is the main sign of varicocele. At the same time, the pain intensifies with the further development of the pathological process. This symptom affects the general condition of the patient. The patient has a sleep disorder, irritability appears. Sluggish thinking is observed.
Pain syndrome also affects the quality of a man's sexual life. During sexual intercourse, this phenomenon increases. The patient has a clear connection between an unpleasant symptom and sexual contact. Such symptoms require immediate attention to a specialist.
Complications of the disease
You should not treat varicocele lightly. Pathology causes various complications. The main complication is infertility.
When the blood flow in the lobe-shaped bundle is reduced, the trophism of the gonads is reduced. Eggs cease to produce a sufficient number of mature sperm. Further development of the process causes complete death of germ cells. A man becomes barren.
The second way of infertility is the violation of blood flow in the prostate gland. The body becomes inflamed. In this case, the secret of the seminal fluid in the prostate gland ceases to be developed. The patient has a decrease in the volume of the ejaculate or its complete absence. In this case, infertility also occurs.
Another complication of varicocele is impotence. The formation of sexual arousal in men occurs due to the filling of cavernous bodies with a blood fluid. With this disease, occupancy is disrupted. A man becomes impotent.
To avoid all these complications it is necessary to visit a specialist. The doctor will determine the cause of the pathology and select the necessary treatment.
Diagnostic measures
The varicocele is diagnosed by various methods. Initially, the patient must undergo an ultrasound examination. On ultrasound, a specialist reveals the presence of a node on a lobed beam. When establishing a pathological site, the patient needs to take a special staining liquid. It passes through the vessels and stains them. In areas where blood circulation is difficult, staining does not occur.
The patient also donates blood for research. In the blood it is necessary to study the qualitative composition. If the content of leukocytes is too high, then the operation to the patient is contraindicated.
When researching varicocele, it is necessary to establish the state of the reproductive system. If the pathology has been going on for a long time, there are various accompanying problems. Before surgery, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment that will help prepare the patient for embolization.
Characteristics of the operation
Embolization is considered to be a gentle method of treating varicocele. This operation has several advantages over conventional surgery:
- Absence of complete anesthesia;
- Short recovery period;
- Relative painlessness;
- No relapse.
Embolisation is performed with local anesthesia. The site is treated with a solution of lidocaine or novocaine. Anesthetized tissue is punctured with a special needle. A special catheter is placed in the resulting opening. A thin tube is inserted through the catheter, which prevents the accumulation of blood in the node. The tube is left in the vessel. The wound is sewn. A few hours after the operation, the patient may leave the medical facility.
Next, the patient is required to follow certain rules that will help a quick recovery. When embolization, patients do not experience complications. There is a small danger of not perceiving the tubule by the patient's body. In this case, rejection occurs. This phenomenon is observed in 1% of patients.
Embolization does not harm the patient's health. Recovery is quick. Also, embolization does not lead to pain. Symptoms of varicocele disappear in the first days after surgery.
Problems with the veins require specialist help. Ignore them not worth it. With proper treatment, you can quickly restore the health of a man. If the patient is diagnosed with the pathology of the inguinal vein, an effective way out is by embolizing the varicocele.
