Delayed recovery of a patient with obstructive azoospermia and a history of acute epididymitis
10.5653/cerm.2019.46.2.95
- Author:
Seung Hun SONG
1
;
Jeong Yun SHIM
;
Suye SUNG
;
Young Sun HER
;
Mihee OH
;
Dong Hyuk SHIN
;
Jinil LEE
;
Jeoungwon BAEK
;
Woo Sik LEE
;
Dong Suk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Fertility Center, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, Seoul, Korea. dskim100@chamc.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Azoospermia;
Epididymitis;
Infertility;
Male
- MeSH:
Azoospermia;
Epididymitis;
Humans;
Infertility;
Male;
Sperm Count;
Spermatozoa
- From:Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
2019;46(2):95-98
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Obstructive azoospermia caused by acute epididymitis is usually permanent, and microsurgical vasoepididymostomy is the only reconstructive treatment option. There have been no reports of delayed recovery of sperm count after over 1 year in a patient with obstructive azoospermia related to history of acute epididymitis. We present a young male patient who had azoospermia and a history of acute epididymitis who experienced delayed recovery, with complete restoration of sperm production and the ability to conceive naturally.
