Abstract
Objective: To assess the role of Color Doppler Sonography in the evaluation of erectile dysfunction. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Radiology Department, Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi from 5-6-2002 to 2-9-2003. All consecutive patients presenting with erectile dysfunction and undergoing penile color Doppler evaluation with injection PGE1 20 mcg were included in this study. Results: A total of 70 patients with an age range of 24-70 years {mean 41± 12.25 years} were included in the study. A normal response was noted in 45 (psychogenic) cases. Vasculogenic causes were observed in 23 patients, 12 with arterial insufficiency and 11 with venous leak. Peyronie's disease was diagnosed in 2 patients. Conclusion: Color Doppler evaluation of erectile dysfunction is an effective method for differentiating psychogenic and vasculogenic causes of erectile dysfunction.
| Original language | English (UK) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 258-260 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2006 |