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Sonographically derived volume differentials greater than 10% between normal and affected testes correlate with a significantly decreased sperm concentration and total motile sperm count. This finding may serve as a marker to identify adolescents with unilateral left varicocele who are at greatest risk for future infertility. At least semen analysis and close annual followup of these adolescents seem warranted.
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