Muhammad Anwar, Faisal Ali, Abdul Wahab.
Outcome of vasectomy reversal.
J Surg Pak Jan ;15(4):200-2.

Objective To determine the outcome of vasectomy reversal in terms of patency and pregnancy rates, and the various factors associated with it. Study design Descriptive case series. Place & Duration of study Reproductive Health Services at Bahawalpur for the period of 3 years. Methodology All individuals who presented for vasectomy reversal, irrespective of the duration of vasectomy and age, were included. Results A total of 21 cases were operated. Patency rates were 100%, 75% & 50% for patients who were operated within one year after vasectomy, between 1-4 years and >4 years, respectively. The corresponding pregnancy rates in 3 groups of patients were 93.3%, 50% and 0%, respectively. The reason for vasectomy reversal in 50% cases was death of children, and in the remaining cases it was due to second marriages, religious and psychological reasons. Conclusions Duration after vasectomy played an important role in the success rate of vasectomy reversal.

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