title: Impairment of erection after external sphincter resection.
abstract: Two cases of temporary loss of reflex erectile activity after transurethral bladder-neck and external sphincter resection are reported in two tetraplegics. Only recently such occurrences have been reported in the literature associated with external sphincterotomy. The reasons are discussed and most likely direct damage to erectile tissues is the cause of such a complication.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*