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Sperm Retrieval Techniques

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Sperm retrieval procedures are integral to the care of men with obstructive and nonobstructive azoospermia. In men with obstruction, depending on the condition, sperm may be retrieved from the vas deferens, epididymis, or testis. In men with nonobstructive azoospermia, the testis is the only reliable source of sperm for ICSI. The various sperm retrieval techniques and reported success rates are reviewed in this chapter. In addition, an evidence-based review of the differences in ICSI outcomes among the different sperm sources is presented. Finally, important details regarding the timing of sperm and oocyte retrieval, sperm cryopreservation, and the efficient use of laboratory staff effort are discussed.

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Turek, P.J. (2010). Sperm Retrieval Techniques. In: Carrell, D., Peterson, C. (eds) Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1436-1_29

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