Does adult testicular volume predict spermatogenetic recovery after allogeneic HSCT in childhood and adolescence?
A larger adult testicular volume, normal serum levels of FSH and spermatozoa detected in a majority of seminal fluids after busulfan-based or cyclophosphamide conditionings suggest very long-term recovery of spermatogenesis after chemotherapy-based regimens. A simple measurement of adult testicular volume may help predict spermatogenetic potential among pediatric HSCT survivors.
A high proportion of patients (34.7%) were discharged from the ICU after-hours. Discharge after-hours was associated with a higher risk of in-hospital mortality than discharge during work hours.