Predictive Value of Varicocele Grade and Histopathology in Simultaneous Varicocelectomy and Sperm Retrieval in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Aris Kaltsas, Fotios Dimitriadis, Michael Chrisofos, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Athanasios Zachariou, Bang-Gee Hsu · 2024
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Description
Aris Kaltsas and co-authors review in 2024 records of 78 infertile men who had varicocele repair and sperm retrieval in the same operation. These men produced no sperm in semen despite open passages, and whether fixing the varicocele first helps retrieval is debated. The Greek cohort spans 2013 to 2021.
Varicocele grades from examination and ultrasound were set against biopsy patterns of sperm production. Men were followed for a year with repeat semen tests to see who recovered sperm. Knowing which grade and tissue pattern predict recovery would let surgeons counsel couples honestly and pick who should combine both procedures in one anesthesia.
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| CREATOR | Aris Kaltsas, Fotios Dimitriadis, Michael Chrisofos, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Athanasios Zachariou, Bang-Gee Hsu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 46 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |