Purpose: To assess whether an experimental endoscopic study of the vasa deferentia is feasible. Patients and Methods: Endoscopic study of the seminal tracts was carried out during three vasectomies performed prior to open prostatectomy. A flexible endoscope, 0.56 mm in diameter, with a depth of field of 5 mm and a 3000 fiberoptic light source was used for the procedure. Results: Endoscopy was possible for the inguinoscrotal segment of the vas deferens. The curvature at the opening of the internal inguinal ring proved impassable. Conclusions: Endoscopy of the vas deferens is possible with a 0.56-mm flexible endoscope, but because of the extreme curvature of the vas at the inguinal ring, the complete vas cannot be evaluated in an antegrade manner.
Vas deferens endoscopy (vasoscopy) : a new diagnostic tool? / L. Carmignani, E. Montanari, F. Gadda, G. Bozzini, F. Rocco, G.M. Colpi. - In: JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY. - ISSN 0892-7790. - 19:10(2005), pp. 1188-1190. [10.1089/end.2005.19.1188]
Vas deferens endoscopy (vasoscopy) : a new diagnostic tool?
L. CarmignaniPrimo
;E. MontanariSecondo
;G. Bozzini;F. RoccoPenultimo
;
2005
Abstract
Purpose: To assess whether an experimental endoscopic study of the vasa deferentia is feasible. Patients and Methods: Endoscopic study of the seminal tracts was carried out during three vasectomies performed prior to open prostatectomy. A flexible endoscope, 0.56 mm in diameter, with a depth of field of 5 mm and a 3000 fiberoptic light source was used for the procedure. Results: Endoscopy was possible for the inguinoscrotal segment of the vas deferens. The curvature at the opening of the internal inguinal ring proved impassable. Conclusions: Endoscopy of the vas deferens is possible with a 0.56-mm flexible endoscope, but because of the extreme curvature of the vas at the inguinal ring, the complete vas cannot be evaluated in an antegrade manner.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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