Arterially originated erectile disturbances: surgical possibilities and their alternatives--some personal thoughts.
The arterially originated erectile disturbances are the most common form of impotence due to morphological reasons. The concepts of therapy range from the surgical revascularization, to the intracavernous self-injection of vasoactive substances and to the implantation of penis prostheses. The advantages and disadvantages are discussed and weighed against each other.
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Department of Urology, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland.
D001108:Architecture / Q000266:history; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery*; D005060:Europe; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010208:Papaverine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010410:Penile Erection; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
D010208:Papaverine