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Surgical sperm retrieval: what not to do.

Sharif K, Ghunaim S

Istishari Fertility Centre, Istishari Hospital, Amman, Jordan. k.sharif@mac.com

Surgical sperm retrieval has revolutionized the treatment of azoospermia. However, the ease with which it could be performed meant that it is perhaps being used where not indicated. Here are the potential pitfalls to be avoided.

Published 14 January 2008 in Fertil Steril, 89(1): 17-9.
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