| Literature DB >> 2374193 |
A M Belker1, M S Sexter, S J Sweitzer, M J Raff.
Abstract
The records of 1,029 consecutive patients undergoing bilateral vasectomy were reviewed. Of the 1,029 patients 375 (36%) never returned postoperatively and the partners of 2 of these 375 later became pregnant. A total of 560 patients (54%) was followed until the recommended demonstration of azoospermia occurred on 2 consecutive occasions. There were 84 patients (8%) who did not return after the first demonstration of azoospermia, while 7 (1%) still had sperm in the semen at the last examination. Three other patients had persistent nonmotile sperm postoperatively; 2 of them underwent repeat vasectomy followed by azoospermia and 1 was placed in a special clearance category of sterility as described. We discuss practical and legal considerations regarding the management of noncompliant patients.Entities:
Keywords: Americas; Behavior; Clinical Research; Developed Countries; Examinations And Diagnoses; Family Planning; Kentucky; Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses; Laboratory Procedures; Male Sterilization; Medical Liability; Methodological Studies; North America; Northern America; Obstacles; Organization And Administration; Research Methodology; Retrospective Studies; Sperm Count; Sterilization, Sexual; Studies; United States; User Compliance; Vasectomy
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Year: 1990 PMID： 2374193 DOI： 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39433-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Urol ISSN： 0022-5347 Impact factor: 7.450