Study of Testicular Geometry and Resistivity Indices Before and After Hydrocelectomy in Unilateral Idiopathic Hydrocele 1* 1 (original) (raw)

Background: Idiopathic Hydrocele is the most prevalent cause of benign painless scrotal swelling in adult male, associated discomfort; cosmetic appearance and patients wish are the only designation for surgery. But little is kenned about its effect on testis, intratesticular blood ow and spermatogenesis. Aim and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether hydrocele has any effect on the testicular volume and vascular resistance. Material and Methods: In this prospective observational study Twenty-four patient with a mean age of 39.4 years who had a unilateral idiopathic hydrocele and underwent unilateral hydrocelectomy were included. Scrotal gray-scale sonography and colour Doppler scan were done in all patients to determine Testicular size, Resistive (RI) and Pulsatility Indexes (PI) of the intratesticular arteries on the involved and uninvolved sides before and after hydrocelectomy. Results: As compared to the normal side (p = 0.777), the difference in the Test...