Percutaneous trans-jugular sclerotherapy of the internal spermatic vein was performed in 7 infertile men with varicoceles. The occlusion of spermatic vein was undertaken with hot contrast media at a temperature of 100 degrees C in 2 patients and absolute ethanol in 5 ones, respectively. All procedures were performed satisfactorily and no recurrence was noted in the follow up period. Hot contrast media produced severe pain whereas absolute ethanol revealed no complication during procedure. Percutaneous sclerotherapy is a safe and effective alternative to surgical method in the treatment of varicoceles. Moreover absolute ethanol seems to be superior to hot contrast media as sclerosing agent.
Contrast Media ; Ethanol* ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Recurrence ; Sclerotherapy* ; Varicocele* ; Veins