The influence of halothane on spermatogenesis in surgical patients

Seventeen male patients delivered a sperm sample before and 80-90 days after halothane anaesthesia, acting as their own control. The sample was tested according to WHO criteria. There was no difference before and after anaesthesia. We conclude that halothane used in normal anaesthetic concentration...

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Published in:	Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Vol. 36; no. 2; p. 125
Main Authors:	Andersen, B N, Mortensen, J T, Hansen, P, Jakobsen, J, Johansen, J P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-02-1992
Subjects:	Adult Anesthesia, Inhalation Halothane Humans Male Nitrous Oxide Spermatogenesis - drug effects Surgical Procedures, Operative
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Summary:	Seventeen male patients delivered a sperm sample before and 80-90 days after halothane anaesthesia, acting as their own control. The sample was tested according to WHO criteria. There was no difference before and after anaesthesia. We conclude that halothane used in normal anaesthetic concentration in combination with nitrous oxide during arthroscopic knee surgery had no certain effect on the quality of sperm.
ISSN:	0001-5172
DOI:	10.1111/j.1399-6576.1992.tb03437.x