[Ligation of the vena dorsalis penis profunda in treating vascular-induced impotence]

It is reported on the diagnosis and treatment of vasculogeneic impotence. With the use of dynamic cavernosography in 6 patients changes in the venous system were detected and therefore the profound dorsal penile vein was ligated. In 4 patients the sexual function could be improved. The results are encouraging in the case of safe diagnosis and adequate operative treatment.