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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2024; 12(16): 2856-2861
Published online Jun 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i16.2856
Published online Jun 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i16.2856
Migration of varicocele coil leading to ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis: A case report
Abdulaziz Alamri, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Alfaraa 61421, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Alamri A performs manuscript writing, data collection, literature research, review and revision.
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Corresponding author: Abdulaziz Alamri, FRCSC, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, 1 AL JARJAR Street, Abha, Alfara 61421, Saudi Arabia. aazizamri@gmail.com
Received: January 1, 2024
Revised: April 4, 2024
Accepted: April 19, 2024
Published online: June 6, 2024
Processing time: 149 Days and 5.3 Hours
Revised: April 4, 2024
Accepted: April 19, 2024
Published online: June 6, 2024
Processing time: 149 Days and 5.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Varicocele embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that is generally considered safe, but complications can occur, such as ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis. It is important to be aware of the potential complications of varicocele embolization, even though they are rare. Minimally invasive surgery can be used to successfully treat the complications of varicocele embolization. If a patient develops flank pain and hematuria following varicocele embolization, imaging studies should be performed to rule out ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis. If the ureteral obstruction is diagnosed, minimally invasive surgery can be performed to remove the obstructing coil and repair the ureter.