title: The ups and downs of impotence.
abstract: Factors to be considered in the assessment of patients with sexual dysfunction are outlined and guidelines to achieve the correct diagnosis are provided. Management alternatives are discussed with particular reference to the use of penile prostheses. Details of the success of this surgery are provided. Sexual dysfunction is a significant problem that should never be ignored. Help is available with good results when appropriate management is offered to the carefully selected patient.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Cartmill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis; D019736:Prostheses and Implants