Sclerotherapy for hydroceles and epididymal cysts with ethanolamine oleate.

Abstract

Seventeen patients with hydroceles or epididymal cysts were treated by tapping and injection with ethanolamine oleate. All 11 patients with hydroceles were cured. Three of six patients with epididymal cysts were cured. There were no cases of haematoma or infection. Sclerotherapy is recommended as primary treatment for all men over 50 years with hydroceles and for selected cases with epididymal cysts.

• Authors: P Hellström, L Malinen, M Kontturi
• Journal: Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae (Ann Chir Gynaecol) Vol. 75 Issue 1 Pg. 51-4 ( 1986) ISSN: 0355-9521 [Print] Finland
• PMID: 3518591 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Oleic Acids
• Sclerosing Solutions
• ethanolamine oleate

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Cysts (therapy)
• Epididymis
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Oleic Acids (therapeutic use)
• Sclerosing Solutions (therapeutic use)
• Testicular Diseases (therapy)
• Testicular Hydrocele (therapy)
• Ultrasonography