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Erectile impotence: evaluation and management.

J E Heller1, P Gleich

  • 1Department of Urology, St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, Minnesota 55101.

The Journal of Family Practice
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Significant advancements in treating erectile dysfunction, often caused by vascular, nerve, or hormonal issues, offer new hope. Effective treatments now include self-injection, devices, and improved penile prostheses.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction (impotence) has seen dramatic progress in understanding and treatment over the last decade.
  • Most cases of erectile dysfunction have an organic cause linked to vascular supply, penile innervation, or hormonal factors.
  • Common multifactorial causes include diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, renal failure, and liver failure, with medications also contributing through various mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding and treatment options for erectile dysfunction.
  • To highlight the diagnostic role of history, physical examination, and basic laboratory tests.
  • To present recent advancements in both nonsurgical and surgical treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on erectile dysfunction.
  • Emphasis on clinical evaluation including history, physical examination, and laboratory testing.
  • Description of current therapeutic interventions, including pharmacological, mechanical, and surgical options.

Main Results:

  • Nonsurgical treatments like penile self-injection (papaverine, phentolamine) and suction devices are effective.
  • Penile prostheses have seen significant improvements, with options including semirigid, multicomponent inflatable, and self-contained inflatable devices.
  • New surgical treatments include penile arterial revascularization for atherosclerosis and dorsal vein ligation for venous leak.

Conclusions:

  • Erectile dysfunction is often organic and multifactorial, requiring a thorough diagnostic approach.
  • A range of effective nonsurgical and surgical treatments are available, significantly improving patient outcomes.
  • Family physicians can play a key role in the initial evaluation and management of erectile dysfunction.

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