Evaluation and diagnostic testing of erectile dysfunction in the era of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors.

نویسندگان

  • Kenneth Jacobsohn
  • Run Wang
چکیده

The diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction has changed dramatically since the availability of safe and effective oral therapies. Unfortunately, not all men can be adequately treated in this way, and might require more invasive testing to diagnose and treat the specific cause of their dysfunction. This review looks at the tests and strategies available for men who cannot be treated by oral therapy alone.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Asian journal of andrology

دوره 9 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007