Advancements in Journal of Urology and Nephrology(AJUN)

Beytepe Murat Erdi Eker Hospital, Department of Urology, Ankara, Turkey

Publications

• Perspective Article   
  The Prevalence of Grade III Varicocele and Undescended Testis in Turkish Adolescent Males
  Author(s): Furkan Dursun* and Irfan Atay
  
  Objective: To determine the grade III varicocele and undescended testis (UDT) prevalence, testicular atrophy rate, and treatment rate in adolescent boys aged 13-15 in the Turkish population. Methods: Healthy boys who were candidates for military high schools were evaluated between June and July 2015. Patients with undescended testis or grade III varicocele were recorded. Also, the presence of testicular atrophy and history of previous surgeries were recorded. The prevalence of grade III varicocele and UDT, testicular atrophy rate and treatment data were assessed. Results: Grade III varicocele was detected in 627 (6.48%) of 9669 boys. Testicular atrophy due to grade III varicocele was detected in 213 (33.97%) of the cases. Patients who did not undergo varicocelectomy are more likely to have testicular atrophy than p.. Read More»
  

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