Penile corporeal fibrosis complicating papaverine self-injection therapy for erectile impotence.
A case of loclaised penile corporeal fibrosis is described in a psychogenically impotent diabetic, following a short course of self-injection therapy with papaverine. The possible aetiology and implications of this complication are discussed together with the need to obtain informed written consent from patients undergoing this form of treatment.
Desai
K M
KM
Department of Urology, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, UK.
Gingell
J C
JC
D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010208:Papaverine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000187:drug effects*; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012646:Self Administration
D010208:Papaverine