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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 4, 1980 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Comparative Effect of X-Ray and Ultrasound (Inducing Hyperthermia) on the Testes of Rats—A Rationale for Male Castration by Ultrasound

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Pages 363-369 | Received 01 Dec 1979, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The testes of rats were treated by x rays, or ultrasound. 2000 rads single dose of x ray led to tubular atrophy, which was defined as destruction of all spermatogenic cells but Sertoli cells. Ultrasound of 1 W/cm2 for 15 min led to tubular necrosis, which was designated as complete disorganization of the seminiferous tubules with disappearance of spermatogenic as well as Sertoli cells. The possibility of male castration by ultrasound is raised.

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