Microsurgical anastomosis of vas deferens: an experimental study in the rat.
A patency rate of more than 90 per cent was achieved after 52 vasovasostomies. Satisfactory results were shown in both internally stented and nonstented anastomoses. A higher incidence of foreign body reaction was associated with silk sutures. Sperm granulomas and reduced patency were noted when superficial sutures were used indicating that a leakproof anastomosis is essential.
D000818:Animals; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D051381:Rats; D013243:Sterilization Reversal / Q000379:methods*; D013537:Sutures; D014649:Vas Deferens / Q000601:surgery*