Imipramine for aspermia after lymphadenectomy

Urology. 1979 Apr;13(4):414-5. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(79)90344-3.

Abstract

During radical retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy the hypogastric sympathetic plexus is necessarily partially sacrificed, with resultant failure of part of the ejaculatory mechanism and aspermia. We have observed this condition to be reversible with imipramine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Imipramine / therapeutic use*
  • Lymph Node Excision / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Oligospermia / etiology*

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Imipramine