Marialva CF Author
Subjects of specialization
Gynecology,Obstetrics,Urology,Infertility
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Marialva CF
Context: Several etiologies have been identified and some clinical factors might predict the probability of finding sperm in nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA). Aims: Find and correlate the clinical findings to the success of testicular sperm extraction (TESE). Settings and Design: Retrospective review of patients with NOA undergoing TESE in our department between 2012 and 2015. Methods and Material: We analyzed the sperm retrieval rate (SRR) based on testicular size, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), total testosterone and prolactin levels as well as on the karyotype findings. We also report the results of ICSI based on clinical features. Statistical analysis used: Mann-Whitney U test; chi-square test; receiving operating characteristic and area under the curv... view moreĀ»