Operative management of acute epididymitis performed in 150 patients aged 18-67 produced better therapeutic results compared to 150 patients treated conservatively (9.1 patient day versus 13.3 days). Follow-up for 2-4 years showed marked intergroup differences as regards anatomic changes in the epididymis revealed by palpation and ultrasound scanning. Echographic pattern was altered in 25 operated on and 92 patients treated conservatively. Copulative function was diminished in few cases in those operated on and much more frequently after conservative treatment, libido and erection in particular. Reproductive function was impaired more profoundly after conservative treatment as well. These patients demonstrated lower levels of testosterone and estradiol but higher content of LH and FSH. The latter hormones did not vary with age among the groups. Better effect of scrotal drainage in acute nonspecific epididymitides is attributed to the influence of inflammation-affected epididymis on the contralateral testicle more intensive under conditions of closed (nondrained) inflammation.

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