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Rezaee A, Bell D, Weerakkody Y, Bähren classification of left varicoceles. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-52266
Bähren classification of left varicoceles:
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type 0: no evidence of venous reflux in internal spermatic vein (ISV)
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type I: single ISV with insufficient or absent valve
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type II: single ISV with ≥ 2 ostia to renal vein; may be branches to ascending lumbar/retroperitoneal veins
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IIa: insufficient confluence valve function
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IIb: sufficient confluence valve function
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type III: single incompetent ISV at renal vein junction, with caudal duplication
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type IV: valveless collaterals between ISV and segmental renal/retroperitoneal veins
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IVa: insufficient confluence valve
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IVb: sufficient confluence valve function
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type V: IVC or renal vein anomaly; ISV may enter IVC/renal/ascending lumbar veins
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