Percutaneous vesiculodeferentography in the diagnosis of male infertility: A review of our results and the data reported in the literature

Vesiculodeferentography was used in the past to evaluate suspected cases of obstruction of the seminal ducts. Over the years, numerous attempts have been made to improve the technique used to perform this examination and to render it less invasive. Its use is currently indicated in selected cases, w...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of ultrasound 2008-09, Vol.11 (3), p.102-106
Hauptverfasser: Solivetti, F.M., Drusco, A., Pizzi, G., Elia, F., de Mutiis, C., Teoli, M., Bacaro, D.
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Zusammenfassung:Vesiculodeferentography was used in the past to evaluate suspected cases of obstruction of the seminal ducts. Over the years, numerous attempts have been made to improve the technique used to perform this examination and to render it less invasive. Its use is currently indicated in selected cases, where it is combined with functional studies like seminal tract washout and followed by immediate interventions to correct the alterations revealed. Vesiculodeferentography includes collection of the contents of the seminal vesicles, which can later be used in vitro assisted fertilization procedures. La vesciculodeferentografia, esame utilizzato in passato nei casi di sospette ostruzioni delle vie seminali, è stato negli anni oggetto di numerosi studi allo scopo di migliorarne la tecnica di esecuzione e renderla meno invasiva. Attualmente è indicata solo in casi selezionati, in associazione a un'indagine funzionale quale il Seminal Tract Washout e prevedendo un contemporaneo – o in via subordinata, successivo – atto terapeutico. Ovviamente, peraltro, la procedura – ipso facto – prevede il prelievo di materiale dalla seminale e ciò può consentire una successiva procedura di fecondazione assistita in vitro.
ISSN:1971-3495
1876-7931
DOI:10.1016/j.jus.2008.05.006