[Dynamic cavernosography. A proposed new method].
The excessive blood outflow from the corpora cavernosa during erection ("venous leakage") is a frequent cause of impotence. Dynamic cavernosography, a recent technique, is able to both evaluate such venous leakage and detect the veins concerned. After a critical review of the literature and on the basis of their own experience (64 cases), the authors suggest a 2-phase method. A conventional cavernosography is performed and flows of physiological solution necessary to induce and maintain an artificial erection are separately measured. Subsequently, only the patients with increased flow rates undergo a second angiography of the corpora cavernosa and drainage paths, after being given and intracavernous injection of papaverine. A simple, more rational and less invasive examination can thus be performed. All useful parameters can nevertheless be examined when surgical/radio-interventionist treatment is considered.
Istituto di Radiologia, Università, Torino.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010208:Papaverine; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000187:drug effects; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012039:Regional Blood Flow / Q000187:drug effects; D014680:Veins
D010208:Papaverine
Cavernosografia "dinamica". Proposta di una nuova metodica.