Radiologist

DR GARETH BYDAWELL

DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST

MBChB FRCR (UK) EBIR

Varicocoele embolization

  • A varicocoele is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum and can result in pain and swelling, and is also associated with male infertility.
  • Embolization is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for the treatment of varicocoele.
  • The procedure is performed as a day case under local anaesthetic.
  • http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=varicocele