Infrared Thermography As A Tool For Early Diagnosis Of Men Infertility Risk

Varicocele testis is considered one of the main reasons for men infertility. Authors presents results of infrared thermography investigations carried on a group of 20 young men aged 13 to 16 who were patients of Clinic of Paediatric Surgery and Oncology, Medical University of Lodz. All of them suffered from left varicocele testis of 3rd degree (ace. to Dubin and Amelar). Obtained infrared images allowed to divide group of 20 patients into two groups: (1) varicocele testis with increased temperature in the area restricted to left neck scrotum ("cold"), (2) varicocele testis with increased temperature in the area spreading on left neck scrotum and both testis ("hot"). Authors showed statistically significant differences between those two groups which meant different stages of illness and resulted in decisions on further clinical treatment