[Injections into the corpora cavernosa. The pros and cons]

Area of Science:

• Pharmacology
• Urology
• Physiology

Context:

• Intra-cavernous injection is a key method for treating erectile dysfunction.
• Vasoactive drugs are crucial in this therapeutic approach.

Purpose:

• To summarize five years of clinical experience with intra-cavernous drug injections.
• To detail their use in therapy, diagnostics, and physiological research.

Summary:

• The authors present a comprehensive review of intra-cavernous injections of vasoactive drugs, focusing on papaverine and dipyridamole.
• This experience spans therapeutic applications, diagnostic evaluations, and physiological research.

Impact:

• Provides valuable insights into the long-term application of intra-cavernous vasoactive drug therapy.
• Contributes to the understanding of drug efficacy and safety in erectile dysfunction management.