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Dr Suks Minhas
London Andrology
What is a percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA)?
Dr Suks Minhas defines percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA) as the procedure in which sperm is directly retrieved from the epididymis using a needle in cases of blockage.
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A PESA is where sperm is directly retrieved from the epididymis In these patients, the patient is usually obstructed, which means they've got a blockage and therefore you put a needle into the sperm reservoir. It stands for Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration.
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