Braine-l’Alleud site

Rue Wayez, 35
1420 Braine l'Alleud
Belgium

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EMERGENCY : 02 434 93 21
Delta site

Boulevard du Triomphe, 201
1160 Bruxelles
Belgium

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EMERGENCY : 02 434 88 00
Ste-Anne St-Remi site

Boulevard Jules Graindor, 66
1070 Bruxelles
Belgium

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EMERGENCY : 02 434 30 63

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Varicocele

A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of the veins of the pampiniform plexus, resulting from venous insufficiency which causes an increase in testicular volume.

Varicocele embolisation is a ‘minimally invasive’ procedure that involves occluding the vessels that supply blood to the pampiniform plexus.

  • Fewer complications compared to surgery.
  • The procedure can be carried out under local or general anaesthetic, depending on your preference.
  • Improvements in fertility similar to those achieved with surgery.
  • Quick recovery and a reduction in symptoms.
  • The recurrence rate is similar to that of surgery, estimated at 10%.
  • The procedure takes 30 minutes on average.
  • After being monitored for 1 hour in the day hospital, you can return home.