Diagnostic approaches of neurogenic erectile dysfunction.
- Author:
Wen-Jun BAI
1
;
Xiao-Feng WANG
;
Li SUN
;
Xi-Tao JIANG
;
Hong-Wei QU
;
Ji-Chuan ZHU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Erectile Dysfunction; diagnosis; pathology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Penis; innervation; Severity of Illness Index; Surveys and Questionnaires
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2002;8(6):401-403
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo discuss the diagnostic approaches of neurogenic erectile dysfunction(ED), and to improve the diagnostic efficacy.
METHODSTwo hundred and one patients with ED were evaluated by physical examination, IIEF-5, intracavernous injection, colour duplex ultrasonography and bulbocavernosus reflex latency, respectively.
RESULTSAmong those ED patients, 173, 201, 106, 57 and 27 cases had undergone above-mentioned examines, 13 neurogenic ED and 188 miscellaneous(and unknown-causes) ED were diagnosed.
CONCLUSIONSNeurogenic erectile dysfunction is a common disorder, the diagnostic approaches should be based on patient's situation.
