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ArticleBMC urology2020

Transurethral resection of ejaculatory duct combined with seminal vesiculoscopy for management of persistent or recurrent hemospermia in men with ejaculatory duct obstruction.

Zheng-Ju Ren, Bo Yang, Dong-Liang Lu, Sheng-Zhuo Liu, Lu-Chen Yang, Lin Cun Wang, Zhu-Feng Peng, Liang-Ren Liu, Qiang Dong

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Zheng-Ju RenDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Bo YangDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Dong-Liang LuDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Sheng-Zhuo LiuDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Lu-Chen YangDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Lin Cun WangDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Zhu-Feng PengDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Liang-Ren LiuDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Qiang DongDepartment of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37, Guo Xue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China. dong_qiang@mcwcums.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0343-8254
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1.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan university ZY2016104Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China 8177060452Key Research and Development Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province 2017SZ0067
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Abstract

backgroundPersistent or recurrent haemospermia often occurs in individuals with ejaculatory duct obstruction (EDO). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transurethral resection of the ejaculatory duct (TURED) combined with seminal vesiculoscopy in treating persistent or recurrent haemospermia in men with EDO.

methodsFrom June 2014 to March 2018, 103 consecutive patients with EDO who underwent TURED combined with seminal vesiculoscopy for persistent or recurrent haemospermia at the Department of Urology of West China Hospital were enrolled into this retrospective study. The patients were evaluated mainly by detailed history-taking and performing semen analysis, transrectal ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

resultsAmong the 103 patients, 79 (76.70%) had cysts of the lower male genitourinary tract; 63 (61.17%) had blood clots; and 32 (31.07%) had calculi in the seminal vesicle and/or prostatic utricle. The duration of postoperative follow-up was 12 months, and the symptoms of haemospermia disappeared in 96 (93.20%) patients. There was no significant difference in the semen PH and sperm count before and after surgery; however, the ejaculate volume and sperm motility significantly improved postoperatively. Except for two cases of acute urinary retention and one case of watery ejaculate after surgery, no severe postoperative complications, including epididymitis, urethral stricture, urinary incontinence, retrograde ejaculation, or rectal injury, were observed.

conclusionTURED combined with seminal vesiculoscopy is a suitable method for the diagnosis and treatment of persistent or recurrent haemospermia in men with EDO.

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AdultAgedEjaculatory DuctsEndoscopyGenital Diseases, MaleHemospermiaHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesSeminal VesiclesTreatment OutcomeUrethraUrologic Surgical Procedures, MaleEjaculatory duct obstructionHaemospermiaSeminal vesiculoscopyTURED

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