title: [Evolution of the practice of sperm cryopreservation and fate of the preserved specimens : retrospective study of testicular cancer].
abstract: Testis cancer, chemotherapy and radiation can induce temporary or permanent infertility in men. Cryopreservation of spermatozoa seems an absolute prerequisite in such situation for male patients who are old enough to procreate. We propose a national retrospective study carried out in 17 CECOS. This survey demonstrates a regular increase for semen preservation in testis cancer and analyses the modalities of gametes preservation and their possible use. In view of this activity, we propose a discussion of the attitude of the various CECOS and of particular cases involving ethical issues.
authors.affiliation: CECOS Paris-Necker, Hôpital Necker, Paris.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moutel
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Corviole
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Delepine
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Alnot
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Melin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alcaraz
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Adnet
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kuttenn
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012662:Semen Preservation / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D013074:Sperm Banks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*