Vasopuncture
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Vasopuncture is a surgical procedure involving the puncture of the vas deferens to wash out the seminal vesicles with disinfecting fluids. The technique was historically used to treat chronic inflammation of the seminal vesicles, championed particularly by American and European urologists.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
VASOPUNCTURE, puncture of the vas deferens for the purpose of washing out the seminal vesicles. To perform vasopuncture, the vas deferens is exposed as in vasectomy, a small longitudinal incision of the duct is made through which a cannula is introduced toward the seminal vesicles, and a disinfecting fluid (collargol or iodoform glycerin) is injected using a syringe. Vasopuncture is usually used for chronic inflammation of the seminal vesicles. Vasopuncture finds wide application among American urologists (Belfield). In Europe, Voelcker and Luys recommended using vasopuncture.
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“Vasopuncture.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/vasopuncture/