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Is microsurgical intussusception vasoepididymostomy a suitable option for men with obstructive azoospermia?

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boxed-textChan PTK et al. (2005) Prospective analysis of outcomes after microsurgical intussusception vasoepididymostomy. BJU Int 96: 598–601

A two-suture or three-suture intussusception vasoepididymostomy might be an option for microsurgeons who desire an alternative to the traditional end-to-side interrupted microsurgical technique

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The synopsis was written by Sandra Ford, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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    Edward Karpman & Daniel H Williams IV

  2. Professor and the Lester and Sue Smith Chair in Reproductive Medicine,

    Larry I Lipshultz

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Karpman, E., Williams IV, D. & Lipshultz, L. Is microsurgical intussusception vasoepididymostomy a suitable option for men with obstructive azoospermia?. Nat Rev Urol 3, 20–21 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpuro0381

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