The Normal Vasoseminal Vesiculography.
- Author:
Sung Won LEE
1
;
Jae Seung PAICK
;
Seung Hyup KIM
;
Hee Yong LEE
;
Si Whang KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
vasoseminal vesiculography
- MeSH:
Adult;
Ejaculatory Ducts;
Humans;
Male
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1989;30(5):744-747
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Vasoseminal vesiculography was performed on 40 asymptomatic men. Considerable variability in the appearance of the normal adult seminal tract was seen. The average lengths of the left and right ampullae were 4.23+/-0.77cm and 4.09+/-0.78cm respectively. Most ampullaes (75%) began at the vesicular fundus; the remainder projected either slightly more lateral (18%) or medial (7%) to the fundus. The average lengths of the left and right vesicle were 3.21+/-0.61cm and 3.24+/-0.49cm respectively ; the average widths were 1.36+/-0.30cm and 1.36+/-0.27cm. Eighty-seven per cent of subjects had symmetric-appearing vesicles. The average lengths or the left and right ejaculatory duct were 12.7+/-0.27mm and 13.0+/-0.59mm respectively; the average widths were 1.9+/-0.59mm and 1.8+/-0.58mm. Two normal configurations were noted; straight (70% ) and curved (30%). All ducts appeared symmetric. Criteria for normality are presented and the radiographic techniques were reviewed.
