Study of the Changes of Endothelin and Thromboxane in Varicocele
Abstract：Objectives: To investigate the possible role which endothelin andthromboxane may play in the pathophysiology of varicocele. Methods: Endothelin and thromboxane in spermatic vein of 24 varicoceled male were detected by using radioimmunoassay with 18 inguinal oblique hernia patients as control. Results: Endothelin content in spermatic vein was （68.28±23.72）pg/ml,which was higher than that of control group 〔(49.41±18.18）pg/ml, P＜0.05〕; TXB2 level 〔(176.83±43.67）pg/ml〕 was also higher than that of control group 〔(158.62±40.97）pg/ml, P＜0.05〕. Conclusions: Levels of endothelin and thromboxane in spermatic vein of varicoceled patients were abnormal, indicating that they might be involved in the pathophysiology of varicocele. Ntl J Androl,2001,7（1）:38～39
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Publication Date：2001-01-01
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Pages：2( 38-39 )