Vasography in rats.
Vasovasostomy was performed in 20 rats. Vasography then was used to determine the patency of the vas. The scrotum was entered through a longitudinal incision and the scrotal contents were extruded extravaginally. The vas was divided near the epididymis and a 0.4/0.7-mm cannula was inserted into the abdominal end of the vas and contrast medium was injected under fluoroscopic control. The results were documented by radiography. It is concluded that vasography is a reliable method for assessing the success of vasovasostomy in rats.
D000818:Animals; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D051381:Rats; D013243:Sterilization Reversal; D013997:Time Factors; D014283:Triiodobenzoic Acids; D014649:Vas Deferens / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*
D003287:Contrast Media; D014283:Triiodobenzoic Acids