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Management of corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction.

S Petrou1, R W Lewis

  • 1Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Fla.

Urologia Internationalis
|January 1, 1992
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Surgical treatment for veno-occlusive dysfunction, a cause of erectile dysfunction, shows mixed results. While 38% achieved long-lasting success, 41% experienced failure, highlighting the complexity of treating this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • Veno-occlusive dysfunction is an increasingly recognized cause of organic erectile dysfunction.
  • Diagnosing this condition is challenging due to potential coexisting arterial and smooth muscle diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the authors' experience in treating veno-occlusive dysfunction in over 100 patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical intervention for erectile dysfunction caused by veno-occlusive dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Primary diagnostic tools included cavernosometry/pharmacocavernosometry and color duplex Doppler screening.
  • Color duplex Doppler was used to rule out concomitant arterial disease.

Main Results:

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  • Of 58 surgically treated patients, 38% (22 patients) achieved long-lasting success enabling vaginal intercourse.
  • An additional 21% (12 patients) showed improvement but required pharmacological injections for intercourse.
  • A 41% failure rate was observed and is discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical treatment for veno-occlusive dysfunction offers a possibility for long-term success in a significant portion of patients.
  • However, a notable failure rate exists, underscoring the need for careful patient selection and management.
  • Combined diagnostic approaches are crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.