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Microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration

Microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration

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Microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration (mesa): microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration is performed as open operation under the operating microscope. This approach has the advantages of reliable retrieval of large numbers of epididymal spermatozoa that can be readily frozen and thawed for subsequent attempts at fertility.

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied reviewed this

51 year experience in Orthopedic Surgery

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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