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Journal of Andrology, Vol 4, Issue 4 253-255, Copyright © 1983 by The American Society of Andrology

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tubulovasostomy in the rat. A new experimental model

E. Belgrano, G. Carmignani, P. Puppo, F. Gaboardi and C. Trombetta

Tubular patency is the primary concern in the evaluation of procedures for epididymovasostomy. The epididymal lumen easily becomes occluded or obstructed, with the resulting recurrence of azoospermia. Recently, two-layer direct anastomosis has been advocated. The aim of the present study was to present an experimental model of tubulovasostomy in the rat. Microsurgery was performed in 18 rats (16-40 X magnification). Suture material used was 11/0 Vycryl or nylon for the internal layer of the anastomosis and 10/0 Ethilon for the external layer. After 6 and 12 weeks, semen samples were obtained by electroejaculation and evaluated for sperm count and motility.




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