Arteriography of the penis in secondary impotence

Twenty-four men aged 20-67 years (mean 42 years) were examined by selective arteriography for secondary impotence. The angiographic technique used as well as the normal anatomy and its variations are described. Arterial occlusive disease of vessels leading to the penis and the corpora cavernosa was found in 71% of the patients examined. This high incidence of arterial occlusive disease corresponds with the findings of other authors. The significance of these findings is discussed. In our limited experience of 3 patients, arterial anastomosis from the inferior epigastric artery to the corpora cavernosa has not been successful.