Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Vasography in rats

A J Lamesch, B Schreiner

    Journal of Microsurgery
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Vasography is a reliable method for assessing vasovasostomy success in rats. This technique uses contrast medium injection and radiography to confirm vasal patency after the surgical procedure.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Autoreactive T cells target peripheral nerves in Guillain-Barré syndrome.

    Nature·2024
    Same author

    [Births and children after assisted reproductive technologies. A retrospective analysis with special regard to multiple pregnancies at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg (2000-2009) with an extrapolation for Austria].

    Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie·2011
    Same author

    Transient outward potassium current in rabbit atrium is depressed after short-time rapid atrial pacing but recovers after a longer pacing period.

    General physiology and biophysics·2008
    Same author

    [Blocking adhesion molecules with natalizumab in multiple sclerosis].

    Der Nervenarzt·2005
    Same author

    The sex determination in Ellobius lutescens remains bizarre.

    Cytogenetic and genome research·2002
    Same author

    Mechanisms of Staphylococcus aureus induced apoptosis of human endothelial cells.

    Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death·2001

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Surgical techniques
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Vasovasostomy is a surgical procedure to reverse vasectomy.
    • Assessing the success of vasovasostomy, particularly vasal patency, is crucial.
    • Reliable methods are needed to confirm successful vasal reconnection in animal models.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the reliability of vasography for assessing vasovasostomy success in rats.
    • To document the procedure for vasal patency determination.

    Main Methods:

    • Vasovasostomy was performed on 20 rats.
    • Vasography involved scrotal incision, extrusion of contents, and vas division near the epididymis.
    • A cannula was inserted into the vas, and contrast medium was injected under fluoroscopic control.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Radiography documented the results.

    • Main Results:

    • Vasography allowed for the visualization of contrast medium flow through the vas.
    • Radiographic documentation confirmed the patency or obstruction of the vas.
    • The procedure was successfully implemented in the rat model.

    Conclusions:

    • Vasography is a reliable and effective method for assessing vasovasostomy success in rats.
    • This technique provides objective evidence of vasal patency.
    • Vasography can be utilized in future studies involving vasal patency assessment.