[Role of prostaglandin E1 determination in dynamic penile Doppler color ultrasonography: retrospective study of 900 patients]

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2002 Dec;74(4):241-2.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Eco colorDoppler flowmetry greatly increased the knowledge about penile erection. This diagnostic tool enables the study of arteriogenic erectile failure. We report on our six-year experience with this procedure on 900 men with erectile dysfunction. This experience lead us to standardise the method utilising high doses (20-40 micrograms) that minimise false negatives.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Alprostadil* / administration & dosage
  • Erectile Dysfunction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color*

Substances

  • Alprostadil