Sclerotherapy for Hydroceles

Rencken, R. K.; Bornman, M. S.; Reif, Simon; Olivier, I.

doi:10.1016/s0022-5347(17)40145-5

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“…These results are in accordance with the findings of Latif et al [26], Rencken et al [27], Brasilis et al [28], and Beiko et al [24]. All have reported the success rate between 80 and 95 % after second dose of sclerotherapy.…”

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Evaluation of the Role of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate as a Sclerosant in the Treatment of Primary Hydrocele

et al. 2013

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The present study was carried out with an aim to perform a prospective study to establish the role of sodium tetradecyl sulfate (3 %) (STDS) as a safe and effective sclerosant in the management of primary hydrocele. Sclerotherapy was performed with 3 % STDS on an outdoor basis. The amount of sclerosant injected depended on the amount of fluid drained. All patients were given prophylactic antibiotics. Patients were clinically reassessed at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months and earlier if complications occur. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 15.0. The data have been represented as frequencies and percentages. Chi-square test was used to compare the data. A total of 57 patients with primary vaginal hydrocele gave consent for being enrolled in the study. The age of patients ranged from 18 to 65 years with a mean age of 35.72±13.18 years. The success rate at the end of the study was observed to be 84.2 %. As regards patient satisfaction, in present study, in a limited time period of follow up, all the patients who had a successful procedure were satisfied. Overall, sclerotherapy was observed to be a relatively cost-effective (including both direct and indirect costs) procedure with low complications, high satisfaction, and a high success rate within the limited period of follow-up.

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“…Khaniya et al [22] have also reported a similar rate of recurrence (34.6 %) at a follow-up of 3 months. Rencken et al [23] too reported a similar recurrence rate (36 %). However, the results of Beiko et al [24], who evaluated the success in terms of partial success and complete success, reported a recurrence rate of 24 % only.…”

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Evaluation of the Role of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate as a Sclerosant in the Treatment of Primary Hydrocele

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“…These results are in accordance with the findings of Latif et al, Rencken et al, Brasilis et al, and Beikoet al 24,[26][27][28] All have reported the success rate between 80 and 95% after second dose of sclerotherapy. The reason for recurrence could be attributed to incomplete aspiration or inability to sclerosed the concerned area completely.…”

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“…Rencken et al too reported a similar recurrence rate (36%). 22,23 However, the results of Beiko et al, who evaluated the success in terms of partial success and complete success, reported a recurrence rate of 24% only. 24 Brasilis and Moss carried out a 9-year prospective study and reported an initial success rate of 76%.…”

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Aspiration sclerotherapy: a novel and cost-effective approach to the management of hydroceles in a developing country

2017

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Background: The present study was carried out with an aim to perform a prospective study to establish the role of sodium tetradecyl sulfate (3 %) (STDS) as a safe and effective sclerosant in the management of primary hydroceles.Methods: Sclerotherapy was performed with 3 % STDS on an outdoor basis. The amount of sclerosant injected depended on the amount of fluid drained. All patients were given prophylactic antibiotics. Patients were clinically reassessed at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months and earlier if complications occurred. All patients were given prophylactic antibiotics. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 15.0. The data have been represented as frequencies and percentages. Chi-square test was used to compare the data. A total of 57 patients with primary vaginal hydrocele gave consent for being enrolled in the study. The age of patients ranged from 18 to 65 years with a mean age of 35.72±13.18 years.Results: The success rate at the end of the study was observed to be 84.2 %. As regards patient satisfaction, in present study, in a limited time period of follow up, all the patients who had a successful procedure were satisfied.Conclusion: Overall, sclerotherapy was observed to be a relatively cost-effective (including both direct and indirect costs) procedure with low complications, high satisfaction, faster return to work and a high success rate within the limited period of follow-up.

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“…This side effect depends on the type of sclerosing agent used, and occurs also with the use of Etanolamine in 15% of patients (19), with sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate in up to 9% (20) and with Tetracycline in up to 7.5% (21).…”

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Sclerotherapy of hydroceles and spermatoceles with alcohol: results and effects on the semen analysis

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Purpose:To evaluate the success rates of sclerotherapy of the tunica vaginalis with alcohol for the treatment of hydroceles and/or spermatoceles, as well as, evaluation of pain, formation of hematomas, infection and its effects in spermatogenesis . Materials and Methods: A total of 69 patients, with offsprings and diagnosis of hydrocele and/or spermatocele, were treated during the period from April 2003 to June 2007. Semen analysis was obtained from patients who were able to provide us with samples. The sclerotherapy with alcohol at 99.5% was undertaken as outpatient procedure. Results: The average volume drained pre-sclerotherapy was 279.82 mL (27 to 1145). The median follow-up was 43 months (9 to 80). A total of 114 procedures were performed on 84 units, with an average of 1.35 procedures / unit and an overall success rate of 97.62%. Of the 69 patients, 7 (10.14%) reported minor pain immediately after the procedure, 3 (4.35%) moderate pain and 2 (2.89%) intense pain. Post-Sclerotherapy spermograms revealed reduction of the parameters regarding: concentration, motility and morphology up to 6 months post procedure , with return to normal parameters 12th months after procedure. Conclusions: Sclerotherapy of hydroceles and spermatoceles with 99.5% alcohol is an efficient procedure that can be perormed without difficulties, cost-effectiveness, with few side effects and which may be performed in patients who wish fertility.

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Sclerotherapy for Hydroceles

Cited by 35 publications

References 16 publications

Evaluation of the Role of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate as a Sclerosant in the Treatment of Primary Hydrocele

Evaluation of the Role of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate as a Sclerosant in the Treatment of Primary Hydrocele

Aspiration sclerotherapy: a novel and cost-effective approach to the management of hydroceles in a developing country

Sclerotherapy of hydroceles and spermatoceles with alcohol: results and effects on the semen analysis

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