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Testicular Apparent Diffusion Coefficient and Magnetization Transfer Ratio: Can These MRI Parameters Be Used to Predict Successful Sperm Retrieval in Nonobstructive Azoospermia?

Alexandra Ntorkou, Athina C. Tsili, Anna Goussia, Loukas G. Astrakas, Vasileios Maliakas, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Maria I. Argyropoulou

American Journal of Roentgenology · 2019 · 28 citations · 24 references

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On the basis of our preliminary data, TV, ADC, and MTR might represent useful MRI parameters in the workup of patients with NOA by helping to predict the presence of spermatozoa after mTESE.

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