Ischemic colitis following left antegrade sclerotherapy for idiopathic varicocele

Conclusions An anatomical variation consisting of a communication between the testicular and left colic veins has been described from the clinical point of view, corresponding to a significant anatomical finding identified in the past that has been under‐reported and its clinical importance subsequently underestimated. For the first time we have demonstrated its pathophysiological significance in a real clinical scenario, linking the anatomical variation to the clinical complication. This demonstrates the importance of raising scientific awareness to prevent possibly devastating complications in daily clinical practice. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Clinical Anatomy - Category: Anatomy Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research