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CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 2/2006

01-04-2006

A Proposed Anatomic Typing of the Right Internal Spermatic Vein: Importance for Percutaneous Sclerotherapy of Varicocele

Authors: Yoel Siegel, Yigal Gat, Gil N. Bacher, Michael Gornish

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 2/2006

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Abstract

Purpose

To classify the anatomic types of the right internal spermatic vein (ISV).

Methods

We evaluated venograms obtained in 150 consecutive patients with idiopathic varicocele referred for transfemoral sclerotherapy.

Results

Six anatomic types of the right internal spermatic vein (ISV) were recognized. These were classified by the location of their orifices and the tributary venous patterns. In roughly half the patients (53%), the ISV appeared as a simple vein with no remarkable retroperitoneal interconnections. In the remainder, complex retroperitoneal anastomoses were encountered.

Conclusion

By understanding these anatomic variations, the angiographer can approach treatment of right-sided varicocele with foreknowledge of the nature of these types and the presence of valves and collaterals.
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Metadata
Title
A Proposed Anatomic Typing of the Right Internal Spermatic Vein: Importance for Percutaneous Sclerotherapy of Varicocele
Authors
Yoel Siegel
Yigal Gat
Gil N. Bacher
Michael Gornish
Publication date
01-04-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 2/2006
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-005-0037-9

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