Testicular Elastography for Microscopic Testicular Sperm Extraction
NCT ID: NCT06524258
Last Updated: 2024-07-29
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
84 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-01-01
2021-03-30
Brief Summary
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Azoospermia was diagnosed after performing semen analysis at least twice, adhering to the criteria outlined by the WHO. All patients underwent karyotype analysis and Y microdeletion analysis. Testicular volumes were measured using Prader orchidometry and confirmed by scrotal ultrasonography.
For patients scheduled for Micro-TESE, elastography measurements were conducted in the supine position. These measurements were performed by the same radiologist in the Radiology department. A total of six points Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) measurements were recorded from each patient, including upper right, middle right, lower right, upper left, middle left, and lower left.
All patients underwent the micro-TESE procedure by the same surgeon. The procedure was first applied to the testis with a better volume and consistency. Samples of large and bright tubules were extracted using microforceps under a microscope, utilizing a magnification range of 20X-25X. The tissues obtained were subsequently assessed by the same embryologist who was present in the operating room. The embryologist provides biopsy results indicating the presence or absence of spermatozoa. If five or more mature spermatozoa are observed within the testicular tissues, the procedure is terminated. However, if fewer than five spermatozoa are identified in the tissues, the procedure is repeated on the contralateral testicle to ensure a comprehensive examination and thorough exploration. Tissues containing a satisfactory quantity of sperm were processed and preserved in the incubator until the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) procedure which was planned following the sperm cryopreservation of the patients whose sperms could be retrieved. In cases where sperm could not be retrieved from patients, testicular tissue was placed in Bouin's solution and sent for histopathological examination.
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Detailed Description
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Azoospermia was diagnosed after performing semen analysis at least twice, adhering to the criteria outlined by the WHO. All patients underwent karyotype analysis and Y microdeletion analysis. Testicular volumes were measured using Prader orchidometry and confirmed by scrotal ultrasonography.
For patients scheduled for Micro-TESE, elastography measurements were conducted in the supine position. These measurements were performed by the same radiologist in the Radiology department. A total of six points Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) measurements were recorded from each patient, including upper right, middle right, lower right, upper left, middle left, and lower left.
All patients underwent the micro-TESE procedure by the same surgeon. The procedure was first applied to the testis with a better volume and consistency. Samples of large and bright tubules were extracted using microforceps under a microscope, utilizing a magnification range of 20X-25X. The embryologist provides biopsy results indicating the presence or absence of spermatozoa. If five or more mature spermatozoa are observed within the testicular tissues, the procedure is terminated. However, if fewer than five spermatozoa are identified in the tissues, the procedure is repeated on the contralateral testicle to ensure a comprehensive examination and thorough exploration. Tissues containing a satisfactory quantity of sperm were processed and preserved in the incubator until the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) procedure which was planned following the sperm cryopreservation of the patients whose sperms could be retrieved. In cases where sperm could not be retrieved from patients, testicular tissue was placed in Bouin's solution and sent for histopathological examination.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
SINGLE_GROUP
DIAGNOSTIC
NONE
Study Groups
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tese positive
micro tese positive
testicular elastography
testicular elastography for predicting non obstructive azoospermia
tese negative
micro tese negative
testicular elastography
testicular elastography for predicting non obstructive azoospermia
Interventions
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testicular elastography
testicular elastography for predicting non obstructive azoospermia
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* testicular elastography performed
* micro tese performed
Exclusion Criteria
* testicular elastography not performed
* micro tese not performed
18 Years
65 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Harran University
OTHER
Uşak University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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ADEM TUNÇEKİN
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Harran University
Locations
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Harran Üniversitesi
Sanliurfa, Halilye, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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HRÜ-TUNÇEKİN-001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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