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  • Title: [Predictive factors for successful sperm recovery in azoospermia patients].
    Author: Zheng J, Huang X, Li C.
    Journal: Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2000 May; 38(5):366-8. PubMed ID: 11832060.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To find any predictive factors for successful testicular sperm recovery in azoospermic patients. METHODS: 50 cases of azoospermia were subjected to testicular biopsy. Serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), concentration, testicular volume, testicular histopathology, and testicular sperm extraction (TESE) were determined in each cases. RESULTS: Neither serum FSH values nor testicular volume were predictive of spermatozoa in TESE. Testicular histopathology was specific for predicting successful sperm recovery (sensitivity 96%; specificity 100%; accuracy 100%). CONCLUSIONS: Azoospermia patients with high FSH and small testis should be recommended for testicular biopsy and TESE to confirm if there is any testicular spermatozoa.
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