Impotence in diabetes.
Impotence is more common in diabetic patients than in the normal population. This is due to the complications of diabetes, which damage the neurovascular bundle required for normal penile function. Minimally invasive methods of treatment have improved the outcome; however, the methods are still suboptimal. Recent advances in our understanding of the underlying mechanisms may lead to more non-invasive, targeted forms of treatment. (Trends Endocrinol Metab 1997;8:98-101). (c) 1997, Elsevier Science Inc.
Robinson
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Department of Endocrinology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JFUK; Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal United Hospital, Weston, BathUK.
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