Our experience with sacral evoked potentials in impotence

Acta Eur Fertil. 1985 Sep-Oct;16(5):365-6.

Abstract

Pudendal-pudendal and pelvic-pudendal sacral evoked potentials (ESP) were studied in 40 patients complaining of erectile impotence. Electromyographic results allowed us to recognize the organic cause of impotence in 4 men with visceral neuropathies. Sacral evoked responses extend our diagnostic possibilities in evaluating erectile impairment secondary to subclinical neurological abnormalities.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology*
  • Evoked Potentials
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Penis / innervation