title: Pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction.
abstract: During the past decade, our knowledge of the hemodynamics, functional anatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology of erectile function has evolved substantially. The change of smooth muscle tone has emerged as a key factor in erection and detumescence. However, future studies are needed to elucidate the cellular and molecular basis of erectile physiology. With insight into normal physiology we will understand the pathologic process and be able to treat it.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carrier
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Brock
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Kour
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Lue
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000150:complications; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications