Microsurgical epididymovasostomy by loop intussusception. A new technique in the rat model.
A new technique, epididymal loop intussusception into the vas deferens, is offered as an improved form compared with the side-to-end method. Loop intussusception has been experimentally studied bilaterally in 15 adult male rats. This report provides details of the technique. A 3-month anatomical and histological follow-up showed a 100% patency rate, no anastomotic stricture, and reabsorption of the blind intussuscepted loop in all but 3 cases. Macroscopic sperm granulomas were present in only 10% of the anastomoses examined. Advantages and disadvantages of microsurgical epididymovasostomy techniques are discussed.
Stefanović
K B
KB
Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
Clark
S A
SA
Buncke
H J
HJ
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D004822:Epididymis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008954:Models, Biological; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D014649:Vas Deferens / Q000601:surgery*