percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration
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percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration — retrieval of sperm from the epididymis using fine needle aspiration, done in men with obstructive azoospermia … Medical dictionary
percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration — see PESA … The new mediacal dictionary
Per cutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration — Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (PESA) is a technique used to determine sperm counts in the event of a possible blockage of the vas deferens. A small needle is inserted through the skin of the scrotum, to collect sperm from the… … Wikipedia
PESA — (percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration) a method of removing spermatozoa directly from the epididymis, a new technique used in assisted conception. The sperm are then used to fertilize egg cells in vitro … Medical dictionary
PESA — percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration a method of removing spermatozoa directly from the epididymis under local anaesthetic, a technique used in assisted conception. The sperm are then used to fertilize egg cells in vitro (see ICSI) … The new mediacal dictionary
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