Advances in etiology of diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction.
- Author:
Qi-Zhong LIU
1
;
Li-Quan HU
Author Information
1. Institute of Urology & Andrology, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Diabetes Complications;
Diabetes Mellitus;
pathology;
Endothelium;
pathology;
Erectile Dysfunction;
etiology;
pathology;
Humans;
Male;
Muscle, Smooth;
pathology;
Neurotransmitter Agents;
Risk Factors
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2002;8(3):215-217
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Diabetes mellitus is a well documented risk factor for erectile dysfunction. Significant pathological changes observed in the cavernous tissues of ED patient with diabetes include generation of endothelial and smooth muscle cell, increase in thickness of collangen bundles, changes in vascular and neurotransmitters.
