Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of Power Doppler in order to improve the diagnostic work up of veno-occlusive erectile dysfunction patients. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and two patients affected by erectile dysfunction, mean IIEF 5 = 13.5 (12-17) for at least 6 months, were enrolled in a prospective cross-sectional study. All patients underwent Dynamic Power Doppler after intracevernous injection of vasoactive drugs. Poor responders patients subsequently underwent to cavernosometry to get a full assessment of the vascular framework.
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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Echocolour doppler Evaluation of the Index of Maintenance of Erection (n.v. <0.25).
Timeframe: 90 days