A statistical observation of varicocele was made on 2,103 men examined in the Department of Urology, Capital Army Hospital, during the period from June 1, 1970 to August 31, 1970. Varicoceles were found in 391 cases among 2,103 men with incidence of 18.6%. The details of incidence and classification of the varicocele are as follows: Incidence of varicocele
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Age No. of men % No. of men with %
varicocele
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20~29 1,877 89.2 351 18.7
30~39 182 8.7 34 17.5
40~49 44 2.1 6 13.6
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Total 2,103 100 391 18. 6
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Incidence of varicocele according to grade
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Age 20~29 30~39 40~49
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Grade No. % No. % No. %
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Mild 225 72.7 30 88.2 5 83.3
Moderate 70 19.9 3 8.8 1 16.7
Severe 26 7.4 1 3.0 0 0
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Total 351 100 34 100 6 100
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