Open versus closed epididymal sperm retrieval in men with secondarily obstructed vasal systems--a preliminary report

• Published in: British journal of urology Vol. 78; no. 3; p. 437
• Main Authors: Collins, G N, Critchlow, J D, Lau, M W, Payne, S R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.1996
• Subjects: Epididymis; Humans; Male; Oligospermia - therapy; Sperm Count; Sperm Motility; Spermatozoa - physiology; Testicular Diseases - therapy; Vasovasostomy

To evaluate and compare sperm quality and suitability for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) from open and percutaneous epididymal aspiration in men with obstructive azoospermia, and to determine the relevance of epididymal morphology. A series of 20 men undergoing vasectomy reversal were evalu...