Delayed recovery of a patient with obstructive azoospermia and a history of acute epididymitis

Obstructive azoospermia caused by acute epididymitis is usually permanent, and microsurgical vasoepididymostomy is the only reconstructive treatment option. There have been no reports of delayed recovery of sperm count after over 1 year in a patient with obstructive azoospermia related to history of...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine 2019-06, Vol.46 (2), p.95-98
Main Authors: Song, Seung-Hun, Shim, Jeong Yun, Sung, Suye, Her, Young Sun, Oh, Mihee, Shin, Dong Hyuk, Lee, Jinil, Baek, Jeoungwon, Lee, Woo Sik, Kim, Dong Suk
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Summary:Obstructive azoospermia caused by acute epididymitis is usually permanent, and microsurgical vasoepididymostomy is the only reconstructive treatment option. There have been no reports of delayed recovery of sperm count after over 1 year in a patient with obstructive azoospermia related to history of acute epididymitis. We present a young male patient who had azoospermia and a history of acute epididymitis who experienced delayed recovery, with complete restoration of sperm production and the ability to conceive naturally.
ISSN:2233-8233
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DOI:10.5653/cerm.2019.46.2.95