Publications by authors named "Maria Letizia Corradini"
Ann Biomed Eng
February 2011
Article Synopsis
- Varicocele is a condition where veins in the scrotum dilate, potentially affecting temperature regulation and sperm production, even if symptoms aren't apparent.
- This study employs control system theory to create a model analyzing the scrotum's thermoregulation during cold exposure in patients with left varicocele compared to healthy individuals.
- Findings reveal that those with varicocele have higher baseline scrotal temperatures and quicker recovery times, indicating that the condition disrupts normal heat exchange and impacts thermoregulation.
