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  • Title: Microsurgical epididymovasostomy by loop intussusception. A new technique in the rat model.
    Author: Stefanović KB, Clark SA, Buncke HJ.
    Journal: Br J Urol; 1991 Nov; 68(5):518-23. PubMed ID: 1747729.
    Abstract:
    A new technique, epididymal loop intussusception into the vas deferens, is offered as an improved form compared with the side-to-end method. Loop intussusception has been experimentally studied bilaterally in 15 adult male rats. This report provides details of the technique. A 3-month anatomical and histological follow-up showed a 100% patency rate, no anastomotic stricture, and reabsorption of the blind intussuscepted loop in all but 3 cases. Macroscopic sperm granulomas were present in only 10% of the anastomoses examined. Advantages and disadvantages of microsurgical epididymovasostomy techniques are discussed.
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