Vasography in rats

✍ Scribed by Dr. Alfred J. Lamesch; Mr. Bernard Schreiner

• Book ID: 102511487
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1980
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 317 KB
• Volume: 2
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0738-1085
• DOI: 10.1002/micr.1920020211

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Vasovasostomy was performed in 20 rats. Vasography then was used to determine the patency of the vas. The scrotum was entered through a longitudinal incision and the scrotal contents were extruded extravaginally. The vas was divided near the epididymis and a 0.4/0.7‐mm cannula was inserted into the abdominal end of the vas and contrast medium was injected under fluoroscopic control. The results were documented by radiography. It is concluded that vasography is a reliable method for assessing the success of vasovasostomy in rats.