title: Transurethral external sphincterotomy and its effect on potency.
abstract: A series of 43 male patients who underwent external sphincterotomy because of vesicosphincteric dysfunction is reviewed. There were 6 patients who subsequently noticed absence or a marked decrease in erectile ability. Various factors are considered that might have affected potency, and the theoretical reasons for this occurrence and subsequent recovery are discussed.
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*