Varicocele is a condition in which the veins in the pampiniform plexus dilate abnormally due to blood reflux from the internal spermatic vein. Varicocele affects about 15-20 percent of adolescent and young guys, and up to 40-45 percent of infertile males have it. The cause of varicocele is unknown, but it is likely complex. The most prevalent cause of reflux in the internal spermatic vein is valve malfunction, which can be inherited or acquired. To divert blood flow away from a varicocele, a catheter (long, thin, hollow plastic tube) and imaging guidance are used to put small coils and/or a liquid material in a blood vessel. It's less invasive than traditional surgery, and it can safely ease pain and swelling while also potentially improving sperm quality. The aberrant testicular vein is subsequently blocked with little metal coils. The radiologist will remove the catheter when the treatment is completed and gently press on the entry site for a few minutes to prevent bleeding. It will take about 40-60 minutes to complete the treatment while treating both sides will take longer.









