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2233096

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1990-12-7
pubmed:abstractText
This is the second study of a two-prong investigation conducted to learn two different aspects of vasovasostomy in dog vas deferens by using the carbon dioxide milliwatt laser. This investigation involves the evaluation of patency and analysis of sperm. Six dogs underwent vasectomy, followed by vasovasostomies performed between 4 and 12 weeks later, utilizing two approximating sutures and welding with the carbon dioxide milliwatt laser. Metal clips were used both for x-ray analysis and localization of the vasovasostomy site. All dogs had pre-vasectomy semen analysis. Following vasectomy each dog underwent ejaculation until azoospermia was obtained. Vasovasostomy was performed and semen was examined. Prior to harvesting, vasography was also obtained. All ejaculates had active sperm noted and 12 of 12 vasograms (100%) revealed patency. The dogs were sacrificed at 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 8 weeks post-vasovasostomy. The vasovasostomy specimens were studied with electron microscopy and by histological evaluation. The vasovasostomy was completed in under 90 minutes by using this laser-assisted technique. This procedure offers to the urologist a more simplified and reproducible operation that can be performed easily and with a potential decrease in hospital costs.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0196-8092
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
10
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
433-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1990
pubmed:articleTitle
Vasovasostomy in dogs using the carbon dioxide milliwatt laser: Part II.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Urology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article