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Published on: December 28, 2021
Improvement of erectile dysfunction after surgery for cervical disk herniation
George Fotakopoulos1, George A Alexiou1, Polixeni Kotlia1
1Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.
Summary
Erectile dysfunction (ED) can occur in patients with cervical disc herniation, even without myelopathy. Surgical treatment of cervical disc herniation may improve ED symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Urology
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a known complication of cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
- Sexual function often improves after treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
Observation:
- A patient with cervical disc herniation at C3-C4 and C5-C6 levels presented with ED, but no signs of myelopathy.
- The patient underwent anterior microdiscectomy and fusion surgery.
Findings:
- Postoperative improvement in ED was observed in this patient.
- This suggests a potential link between cervical disc herniation and ED, independent of myelopathy.
Implications:
- Screening for ED should be considered in patients diagnosed with cervical disc herniation.
- Further research is necessary to determine the incidence and mechanisms of ED in this patient population.
