A comparison of open versus needle biopsy (Tru-cut R) of the testis.
Testicular biopsy is an important investigation in the management of an infertile patient with azoospermia. The study is aimed at defining the role of needle biopsy (Tru-cut R) of the testes as an alternative to conventional open testicular biopsy in a prospective controlled trial of 45 consecutive patients. Our study shows that needle biospy of the testis is safe and effective, making it a reliable alternative to open biopsy of the testes.
Subrahmanyam
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Department of Urology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.
Gopalakrishnan
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D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011446:Prospective Studies; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery