Table 9.

Obstuctive Interval vs. Postoperative Results

After Vasectomy Reversal

YEARS OBSTRUCTED NO. WITH SPERM (%) NO. PREGNANT (%)
Fewer than 3 86/89(97) 56/74(76)
3-8 525/600(88) 253/478(53)
9-14 32/45(71) 11/37(30)

Modified from Thomas, A.J., Jr., and Howards, S.S.: Microsurgical treatment of male infertility. In: Infertility in the Male, 3rd Edition. Edited by L.I. Lipshultz and S.S. Howards. St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1997, p.377.

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