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== Associated Pathologic Processes == | == Associated Pathologic Processes == | ||
* '''Can impair testicular growth and | * '''Can impair testicular growth and fertility with a progressive and duration-dependent decline by interrupting counter-current heat exchange provided by pampinoform plexus, resulting in increased testicular temperature''' | ||
*# '''Testicular growth''' | *# '''Testicular growth''' | ||
*#* “Catch-up” growth, defined as normalization of left relative to right testicular size, occurs in 32-83% of patients after varicocele repair | *#* “Catch-up” growth, defined as normalization of left relative to right testicular size, occurs in 32-83% of patients after varicocele repair | ||