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Ratnani T, Kachhadia MP, Goyal N, Singla D, Singh G, Puri P, Kaushal Y. Navigating Infertility in Kartagener's Syndrome: A Clinical Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e58635. [PMID: 38770502 PMCID: PMC11104280 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Kartagener's syndrome is a genetic condition that is caused by a triad of symptoms, which includes bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, and situs inversus, and is considered rare. It is caused by defective ciliary motility, leading to impaired mucociliary clearance. We report a case of a 24-year-old male who presented with primary infertility and a long-standing history of recurrent respiratory infections. Physical examination revealed dextrocardia and digital clubbing. Radiological investigations confirmed situs inversus totalis and bronchiectasis. Semen analysis revealed azoospermia. Genetic analysis was not done due to financial constraints. However, the constellation of clinical features was diagnostic of Kartagener's syndrome. The patient was managed with antibiotics and chest physiotherapy. In vitro fertilization (IVF) was advised for infertility. A successful pregnancy was achieved through IVF, indicating viable sperm despite immotility. The aforementioned case underscores the significance of maintaining a heightened sense of suspicion for Kartagener's syndrome in individuals exhibiting unexplained bronchiectasis and infertility. Early diagnosis can prevent chronic respiratory morbidity and enable parenthood through assisted reproduction.
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- Tanya Ratnani
- Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Adesh Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bathinda, IND
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Corkum KS, Lautz TB, Johnson EK, Reimann MB, Walz AL, Lockart BA, Brannigan RE, ValliPulaski H, Orwig KE, Rowell EE. Testicular wedge biopsy for fertility preservation in children at significant risk for azoospermia after gonadotoxic therapy. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:1901-1905. [PMID: 30853246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.01.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Testicular tissue cryopreservation (TTC) provides an experimental option for fertility preservation for male children at significant risk for azoospermia owing to high-risk gonadotoxic treatments. METHODS A single institution, retrospective review of TTC cases from 2015 to 2017. Children at significant risk for azoospermia were eligible for study inclusion. A unilateral wedge biopsy of the testis was performed for TTC. RESULTS TTC was performed in 23 patients. Average age was 10 years old (5 months to 18 years). Diagnoses included solid tumor (74%, n = 17), hematologic malignancy (17%, n = 4), and benign hematologic disease (13%, n = 3). Six patients had TTC at the time of disease relapse. Nine patients were referred for TTC prior to stem cell transplantation. The majority (70%, n = 16) of patients had an additional procedure at the time of TTC. One patient developed postoperative scrotal cellulitis that was treated with antibiotics. The majority of patients (96%, n = 22) had normal testicular tissue with the presence of germ cells on histopathological analysis. Median time to start of medical therapy was seven days with no unanticipated treatment delays. CONCLUSIONS Testicular wedge biopsy for TTC can be performed safely, coordinated with other necessary procedures, and does not delay the start of treatment. TTC remains an experimental option for fertility preservation for children, as no spermatogenic recovery or pregnancies from cryopreserved testicular tissues have been reported to date. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Kristine S Corkum
- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Urology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Magee-Womens Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Magee-Womens Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA; Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Cito G, Coccia ME, Sessa F, Cocci A, Verrienti P, Picone R, Fucci R, Criscuoli L, Serni S, Carini M, Natali A. Testicular Fine-Needle Aspiration for Sperm Retrieval in Azoospermia: A Small Step toward the Technical Standardization. World J Mens Health 2019; 37:55-67. [PMID: 30584991 PMCID: PMC6305866 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.180077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim was to describe our preliminary experience performing testicular fine-needle aspiration (TEFNA) with a larger needle in infertile patients with obstructive azoospermia, and to provide a systematic literature review of the different testicular sperm aspiration techniques, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement recommendations. MATERIALS AND METHODS We prospectively collected data between March 2017 and June 2018. All men underwent bilateral TEFNA under analgo-sedation, using a larger disposable 18-gauge butterfly needle with 60 mL Luer-Lock syringe attached to it. RESULTS Thirty consecutive patients were enrolled. Median operative time was 16 minutes (interquartile range [IQR]: 12-30 minutes). No intraoperative complications occurred. Two/thirty patients (6.7%) reported postoperative adverse events: 1 patient had prolonged orchialgia, 1 patient presented scrotal hematoma. Successful sperm retrieval was found in 28/30 cases (93.3%). Median sperm concentration was 0.05 ×10⁶/mL (IQR: 0.001-0.1 ×10⁶/mL). Median total sperm motility was 10% (IQR: 0%-15%). In 20/30 men (66.7%) sperm retrieved was used for fresh intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycle, in 8/30 (26.7%) sperm cryopreservation was necessary, because on the day of sperm retrieval the female resulted not responder to ovarian stimulation. In this cases mean number of 3 (IQR: 1-4) bio system straws was cryopreserved. CONCLUSIONS TEFNA with 18-gauge needle proved to be a feasible, safe and effective treatment, even if future prospective studies will be addressed to clarify what type of azoospermia benefits from this procedure, and if a larger needle permits to improve Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) outcomes.
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- Gianmartin Cito
- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Center, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Eliveld J, van Wely M, Meißner A, Repping S, van der Veen F, van Pelt AMM. The risk of TESE-induced hypogonadism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update 2018; 24:442-454. [PMID: 29726895 PMCID: PMC6016714 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmy015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) is a surgical procedure to retrieve spermatozoa from the testes of men with azoospermia to help them achieve biological parenthood. Although effective, the surgical procedure is not without complications and haematoma, devascularization, inflammation and a decrease in testosterone levels have been described as such. The prevalence and duration of hypogonadism and associated symptoms after TESE have not been studied systematically. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE In this systematic review we addressed the following research questions: Are serum testosterone levels decreased after TESE and, if so, do these levels recover over time? What is the prevalence of symptoms and signs related to hypogonadism after TESE and are they related to testosterone levels? SEARCH METHODS We searched the databases Pubmed and Embase from 1 January 1993 to 26 June 2017. We combined subject headings with terms in title and/or abstract for participants, intervention and outcomes. We included all studies that reported on TESE, regardless of the specific technique used, that measured testosterone and/or LH, and/or had information on signs or symptoms related to hypogonadism as defined by hypogonadism guidelines. An additional inclusion criterion was that studies described these measurements both before and after TESE. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies-of Interventions tool. OUTCOMES We identified 15 studies reporting on total testosterone levels of which five studies also reported on testicular volume and one study on erectile dysfunction. Men with Klinefelter syndrome and men with non-obstructive azoospermia had the strongest decrease in total testosterone levels 6 months after TESE, with a mean decrease of 4.1 and 2.7 nmol/l, respectively, which recovered again to baseline levels 26 and 18 months after TESE, respectively. At 6 months after TESE, some studies reported serum total testosterone concentrations below a cut-off value of 12 nmol/l, where symptoms and signs related to hypogonadism may appear. Furthermore, an increased prevalence of erectile dysfunction related to decreased total testosterone levels 6 months after TESE was reported. Also, in some men a decrease in testicular volume was reported. However, it is not clear if this is related to low testosterone levels. WIDER IMPLICATIONS The transient, but statistically significant, decrease in total testosterone levels indicates that men are at risk of developing a temporary hypogonadism after TESE, but there is insufficient evidence for whether patients actually experience clinical symptoms in case of decreased serum testosterone levels. To be able to properly counsel TESE patients, more large-scale monitoring on signs and symptoms of hypogonadism, in combination with testosterone measurements, needs to be performed in men undergoing TESE.
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- Jitske Eliveld
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Testicular Damage following Testicular Sperm Retrieval: A Ram Model Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:2472805. [PMID: 29090218 PMCID: PMC5635292 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2472805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible development of histological abnormalities such as fibrosis and microcalcifications after sperm retrieval in a ram model. Fourteen testicles in nine rams were exposed to open biopsy, multiple TESAs, or TESE, and the remaining four testicles were left unoperated on as controls. Three months after sperm retrieval, the testicles were removed, fixed, and cut into 1/2 cm thick slices and systematically put onto a glass plate exposing macroscopic abnormalities. Tissue from abnormal areas was cut into 3 μm sections and stained for histological evaluation. Pathological abnormalities were observed in testicles exposed to sperm retrieval (≥11 of 14) compared to 0 of 4 control testicles. Testicular damage was found independently of the kind of intervention used. Therefore, cryopreservation of excess sperm should be considered while retrieving sperm.
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Waheed MM, Ghoneim IM, Hassieb MM, Alsumait AA. Evaluation of the Breeding Soundness of Male Camels (Camelus dromedarius) via Clinical Examination, Semen Analysis, Ultrasonography and Testicular Biopsy: A Summary of 80 Clinical Cases. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 49:790-6. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2014] [Accepted: 06/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- MM Waheed
- Department of Clinical Studies; College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources; King Faisal University; Al-Ahsa Saudi Arabia
- Department of Theriogenology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Cairo University; Giza Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Studies; College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources; King Faisal University; Al-Ahsa Saudi Arabia
- Department of Theriogenology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Cairo University; Giza Egypt
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- Department of Pathology; College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources; King Faisal University; Al-Ahsa Saudi Arabia
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- Epidemiology and Zoonotic Disease Department; Public Authority of Agriculture & Fish Resources; Kuwait Kuwait
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Mirilas P, Panayiotides I, Mentessidou A, Mavrogenis G, Kontis E, Lainas P, De Almeida M. Effect of testis nondescent or orchidopexy on antisperm antibodies and testis histology in rats. Fertil Steril 2010; 94:1504-1509. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2009] [Revised: 07/06/2009] [Accepted: 07/14/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) allows the treatment of virtually every type of male infertility. Unlike in vitro fertilization (IVF), its success does not depend on sperm concentration, motility or morphology and most of the physical barriers to fertilisation are by-passes. Since ICSI does not require strongly motile sperm, its use has now been expanded to incorporate immature sperm from the testes and epididymides. Successful fertilisation, pregnancies and healthy babies have all been reported. However, concerns about the safety of ICSI remain due to its short clinical history and the lack of testing on animal models.
Male fertility potential for assisted reproduction by ICSI cannot be measured by conventional parameters. Sperm DNA integrity is increasingly recognised as a more useful indicator. Studies have shown that sperm with higher levels of DNA damage have lower fertilisation rates after IVF and ICSI. Sperm with DNA damage above a certain threshold are associated with a longer time to conceive in otherwise apparently fertile couples and a higher miscarriage rate. DNA damage has been shown to be associated with impaired embryo cleavage. Our group has shown that sperm DNA from testicular sperm is less fragmented than that from epididymal sperm and suggest its preferred use in ICSI.
In addition to nuclear (n) DNA we also assessed the quality of mitochondrial (mt) DNA from testicular sperm from men with obstructive azoospermia undergoing ICSI. We observed that couples achieving a pregnancy had both less mtDNA deletions and less nDNA fragmentation. We found inverse relationships between pregnancy and sperm mtDNA deletion numbers, size and nDNA fragmentation. No relationships were observed with fertilisation rates. With this knowledge, we designed an algorithm for the prediction of pregnancy based on the quality of sperm nDNA and mtDNA.
Each year 40,000 men have a vasectomy in the UK but every year 2500 request a reversal to begin a second family. For such men, vasectomy reversal has recently been replaced in part by testicular biopsy via fine-needle testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) or percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA) performed at an outpatient clinic and subsequently used in ICSI. Since these were previously fertile men it has been assumed that they had ‘fertile’ sperm. However the assited conception success rates of these mens partners has not been assessed until recently. We have shown a significant reduction in the clinical pregnancy rates in the partners of men who had had a vasectomy ≥10yrs previously. There is also evidence to suggest that spermatogenesis is significantly impaired in vasectomised men. Marked decreases in spermatocytes, spermatids and spermatozoa have been observed. We have found this to be associated with concomitant increases in apoptotic markers, such as Fas, FasL and Bax. The quality of the remaining sperm is also compromised. Sperm DNA from vasectomized men shows substantial damage which increases with time after surgery. This new use of ICSI will be discussed.
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Patel RP, Kolon TF, Huff DS, Carr MC, Zderic SA, Canning DA, Snyder HM. TESTICULAR MICROLITHIASIS AND ANTISPERM ANTIBODIES FOLLOWING TESTICULAR BIOPSY IN BOYS WITH CRYPTORCHIDISM. J Urol 2005; 174:2008-10; discussion 2010. [PMID: 16217379 DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0000176480.93985.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Testicular biopsy (TBx) performed during orchiopexy in boys with cryptorchidism can help to predict future semen analyses and possibly identify patients at risk for testicular cancer. It has been theorized that TBx can be detrimental to the long-term health of the testis. We examined testicular microlithiasis (TM) and antisperm antibody (ASA) production in cryptorchid TBx. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 112 males underwent fertility evaluation. These patients had previously undergone orchiopexy and bilateral TBx (mean age 8.6 years) for unilateral or bilateral undescended testis. At a mean age of 19.6 years all patients underwent physical examination and scrotal ultrasound for evaluation of testis size, echotexture and abnormalities. Of 112 patients 57 also underwent direct Immunobead(R) assay with positive controls. Moving sperm free and/or bound to IgG bead complex were counted in the preparation. RESULTS A total of 29 patients had bilateral and 83 had unilateral undescended testis. Of the 112 patients 26 were black and 86 were white. Four black patients (15.4%) and 4 white patients (4.7%) had testicular microlithiasis. Three patients had bilateral and 5 had unilateral diffuse TM. No tunica albuginea scars or testis masses were noted. In the 57 patients who underwent direct Immunobead assay no semen sample demonstrated evidence of forming bead-sperm complex, ie none had direct ASA. CONCLUSIONS No patient exhibited evidence of direct ASA. Prepubertal open TBx does not increase the rate of TM. We found no evidence of additive testicular damage associated with TBx at the time of orchiopexy.
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- Rakesh P Patel
- Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128, USA
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Fahmy I, Kamal A, Aboulghar M, Mansour R, Serour GI, Shamloul R. Percutaneous aspiration biopsy using an intravenous catheter for testicular sperm retrieval in patients with obstructive azoospermia. Reprod Biomed Online 2005; 9:102-5. [PMID: 15257830 DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)62117-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Testicular needle aspiration has been proposed as a simple alternative to open biopsy for the diagnosis and treatment of azoospermia. This study describes a new modification of needle aspiration biopsy using an ordinary intravenous catheter to retrieve testicular spermatozoa from patients with obstructive azoospermia, and compares it to the classical fine-needle aspiration (FNA) method. The study included 86 consecutive patients with obstructive azoospermia. Thirty-one patients underwent FNA using butterfly needles (G21 or G23) and a 20 ml syringe. For the remaining 55 patients, an i.v. catheter (G14 or G16) was used instead of the butterfly needle. When testicular tissue was seen in the aspirate, the catheter was clamped and removed from the testis. If, after a maximum of three punctures, insufficient spermatozoa were retrieved, an open biopsy was carried out. Successful sperm retrieval was achieved in 54 out of 55 patients (98.1%) using an i.v. catheter, compared with 16 out of 31 patients (51.6%) using FNA (P < 0.05). Enough aspirated tissue was obtained for cryopreservation of spermatozoa in all 54 patients using the i.v. catheter, compared with 6/16 (37.5%) of the patients undergoing classical FNA. No significant complications were reported. In conclusion, the use of an i.v. catheter for testicular aspiration biopsy significantly improved sperm retrieval compared with FNA in obstructive azoospermia, and allowed for cryopreservation of excess tissue. The procedure is simple and inexpensive, however regular follow up and testing of possible adverse consequences of this method is indicated to establish its safety.
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Mirilas P, Mamoulakis C, De Almeida M. Puberty Does Not Induce Serum Antisperm Surface Antibodies in Patients With Previously Operated Cryptorchidism. J Urol 2003; 170:2432-5. [PMID: 14634446 DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0000090964.37280.7d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE We investigated serum antisperm surface antibody (ASA) prevalence at puberty, which is reported to be as high as 38% in the sera of males with cryptorchidism operated on before puberty. Operative technique impact, dartos pouch orchiopexy or testis fixation, was also examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS We examined a total of 61 pubertal males (Tanner stage 2 or greater) divided into 3 groups. Group 1 consisted of 24 males with cryptorchidism 10 to 17.9 years old who underwent unilateral dartos pouch orchiopexy before puberty (median age 5.85). All of these cases were known to be negative for ASA preoperatively, and 20 before puberty. Group 2 consisted of 22 males with cryptorchidism 12.1 to 17.7 years old operated on previously (median age 10.35) by testicular fixation among other techniques. Group 3 consisted of 15 healthy males 12.2 to 17.3 years old. Prepubertal ASA status was unknown for groups 2 and 3. Operated testis was compared with counterpart before serum collection in group 1 and during operation in group 2. IgG IgM and IgA ASA were studied by the indirect Immunobead (BioRad, Clinisciences S.A., Montrouge, France) test. RESULTS All sera tested were found negative in the 3 groups. Dartos pouch operation, testis fixation or even consecutive operations did not induce ASA production. Alterations in size or consistency were observed in operated testes in 10 patients in group 1, and in 8 patients in group 2. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that dartos pouch orchiopexy, testicular fixation and/or intrinsic developmental alterations of the cryptorchid testis does not elicit an autoimmune response against sperm surface antigens at puberty.
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- Petros Mirilas
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Karamandanion Children's Hospital, Patras, Greece.
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Barthélémy C. Indications de la recherche des anticorps anti-spermatozoïdes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03034413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Burrows PJ, Schrepferman CG, Lipshultz LI. Comprehensive office evaluation in the new millennium. Urol Clin North Am 2002; 29:873-94. [PMID: 12516759 DOI: 10.1016/s0094-0143(02)00091-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The success of a comprehensive office-based evaluation of male-factor infertility depends on the physician's thorough understanding of risk assessment in the history, identification of pertinent physical examination findings, and correct assessment of laboratory data. Office-based ultrasonographic techniques have already increased the urologist's ability to visualize suspected anatomic abnormalities, and the use of functional tests of sperm has given greater depth to the limited, but essential, prognostic capabilities of the routine semen analysis.
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- Peter J Burrows
- Division of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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Color Doppler ultrasound has been the mainstay for the evaluation of the scrotum in a variety of clinical settings. However, ultrasonography results are not always accurate or conclusive. Despite the high cost and limited availability, magnetic resonance imaging with the dynamic contrast-enhanced subtraction technique provides accurate information on morphology as well as blood flow. Infrared scrotal thermography increases accuracy in the diagnosis of varicocele. This article attempts to summarize recent advances in scrotal imaging with regard to testicular and extratesticular disorders.
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- Yuji Watanabe
- Department of Radiology, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan.
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