Microscopic vasovasostomy and spermatogenesis.
Initial clinical experience with a new microscopic 2-layer anastomosis for vasovasostomy shows that normal patency can be achieved almost every time. Histologic and electron microscopic studies on initial specimens and subsequent ejaculates indicate that stricture is a common cause of failure with conventional vasovasostomy techniques, obstruction of the vas deferens inhibits spermatogenesis and relief of obstruction allows return of spermatogenesis in the vast majority of cases.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011247:Pregnancy; D013091:Spermatogenesis; D013243:Sterilization Reversal / Q000379:methods*