作者
Ioannis Sokolakis, Fotios Dimitriadis, Pearline Teo, Georgios Hatzichristodoulou, Dimitrios Hatzichristou, Francois Giuliano
发表日期
2019/2
来源
The journal of sexual medicine
卷号
16
期号
2
页码范围
168-194
出版商
Oxford University Press
简介
Introduction
Despite recent promising clinical results, the underlying mechanism of action of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) for erectile dysfunction (ED) is mostly unclear and currently under investigation.
Aim
To systematically identify and evaluate evidence regarding the basic science behind Li-ESWT for ED, discuss and propose a putative mechanism of action, address the limitations, and imply insights for further investigation in the field.
Methods
Using Cochrane’s methodologic recommendations on scoping studies and systematic reviews, we conducted a systematic scoping review of the literature on experimental research regarding Li-ESWT for ED and other pathologic conditions. The initial systematic search was carried between January and November 2017, with 2 additional searches in April and August 2018. All studies …
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