Seidman DS, Madjar I, Levron J, Levran D, Mashiach S, Dor J. Testicular sperm aspiration and intracytoplasmic sperm injection for persistent infection of the ejaculate.
Fertil Steril 1999;
71:564-6. [PMID:
10065800 DOI:
10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00508-1]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To report the successful use of testicular sperm aspiration and intracytoplasmic sperm injection in the presence of an Escherichia coli-infected ejaculate that previously caused repeated embryo degeneration.
DESIGN
Case report.
SETTING
University medical center.
PATIENT(S)
A 38-year-old woman who did not conceive for 6 years with repeated IVF attempts. Escherichia coli was isolated from both the oocyte culture dish and her male partner's ejaculate.
INTERVENTION(S)
Testicular sperm aspiration and intracytoplasmic sperm injection followed by ET.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S)
Clinical outcome.
RESULT(S)
Establishment of a pregnancy delivered at term.
CONCLUSION(S)
Patients undergoing IVF treatment who have repeated embryo degeneration caused by bacterial infection originating in the ejaculate may be treated successfully with testicular sperm aspiration and intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
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