title: Crural ligation surgery for the young male with venogenic erectile dysfunction: technique.
abstract: Isolated crural venous leak is an uncommon cause of erectile dysfunction. Recent data have suggested that ligation of the crura in men with this condition may result in significant improvement in erectile function. This report outlines the criteria for patient selection and the technique we use to accomplish crural ligation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Mulhall
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ergin
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D018783:Impotence, Vasculogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods*