Spermatic Vein Diameter

Spermatic vein diameter is the width of a vein that drains blood from the testes and surrounding spermatic cord, a measurement used to assess male reproductive vascular anatomy. It reflects the caliber of the venous drainage pathway and can change when blood flow is impaired, venous valves fail, or blood pools under increased pressure, producing dilation known as varicocele. Clinicians and researchers evaluate spermatic vein diameter, often with ultrasound and Doppler imaging, alongside symptoms and blood-flow patterns to investigate scrotal discomfort, impaired testicular function, and potential effects on fertility. Its interpretation supports diagnosis, monitoring, and study of testicular circulation.

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Grade III Varicocele Surgical Treatment using Spermatic Vein-Superficial Abdominal Vein Shunt

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2024

Here, we present a protocol for grade III varicocele surgical treatment that aims to rebuild the venous drainage of the spermatic cord by a spermatic vein-superficial abdominal vein shunt performed under the microscope.

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Propeller Characterization: Variations in Pitch, Diameter, and Blade Number on Performance

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2023

Source: Shreyas Narsipur, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC A propeller is a twisted airfoil, where the angle of the chord changes with respect to the location, along the radial station, as shown in Figure 1. Propellers are widely used in aircraft and watercraft propulsion systems thereby necessitating detailed characterizations of propellers to design high performance vehicles. Figure 1. Chord, thickness, and pitch at a radial station. One of...

Microinjection of Bacteria into the Caudal Vein of Zebrafish Embryos

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2026

Source: Shi, J., et al., Screening and Identification of RNA Silencing Suppressors from Secreted Effectors of Plant Pathogens. J. Vis. Exp. (2020)This video demonstrates the procedure for preparing an Agrobacterium tumefaciens culture by inducing virulence gene expression with acetosyringone, followed by antibiotic removal through washing and resuspension, to generate a transformation-ready suspension for gene delivery into plant tissues.

Veins

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2024

Veins are an integral part of our circulatory system, serving as the blood vessels that transport blood from all body regions to the heart. They are a network of hollow tubes that carry blood low in oxygen from the body's cells back to the heart for reoxygenation. Veins are crucial for maintaining the body's overall fluid balance and the continuous circulation of blood. Structure of Veins: The structure of veins is specifically designed to assist in the low-pressure transportation of blood...

Laparoscopic Anatomic S7+S8d Resection Preserving Inferior Right Hepatic Vein and S6 with Right Hepatic Vein Transection

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2025

We present a laparoscopic technique for anatomic S7+S8d resection with right hepatic vein transection, preserving the inferior right hepatic vein and segment S6. Relying on meticulous anatomical landmarks without intraoperative ultrasound, this approach offers a precise and parenchyma-sparing option for dorsally located right-liver tumors, particularly in settings with limited advanced navigation resources.

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