Can varicocele cause blockage of the vas deferens

Varicocele usually does not cause obstruction of the vas deferens.

Varicocele is a vascular disease, the cause of which is unknown. It is usually caused by increased venous pressure caused by various factors, which in turn causes abnormal dilation, tortuosity and elongation of the varicocele plexus. The more typical symptoms of patients are enlargement of the affected scrotum, accompanied by swelling and dull pain. Usually does not lead to vas deferens obstruction, vas deferens obstruction is mainly related to congenital dysplasia of vas deferens, scar formation after inflammatory changes of fallopian tubes, tumor compression around vas deferens, trauma or surgical injury.