[Diagnostic approaches of neurogenic erectile dysfunction]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2002 Dec;8(6):401-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objectives: To discuss the diagnostic approaches of neurogenic erectile dysfunction(ED), and to improve the diagnostic efficacy.

Methods: Two hundred and one patients with ED were evaluated by physical examination, IIEF-5, intracavernous injection, colour duplex ultrasonography and bulbocavernosus reflex latency, respectively.

Results: Among those ED patients, 173, 201, 106, 57 and 27 cases had undergone above-mentioned examines, 13 neurogenic ED and 188 miscellaneous(and unknown-causes) ED were diagnosed.

Conclusions: Neurogenic erectile dysfunction is a common disorder, the diagnostic approaches should be based on patient's situation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Erectile Dysfunction / diagnosis*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penis / innervation*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Surveys and Questionnaires