Impotence after prostatectomy.
Reportedly, 4 to 30 per cent of patients suffer impotence after prostatectomy. Some cases of neurovascular impotence can be attributed to the surgical technique. The author examines the incidence and mechanisms of such impotence and outlines the evaluation and treatment options.
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University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco.
D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D010413:Penis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013739:Testosterone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013739:Testosterone; C004648:testosterone enanthate