Until recently, erectile dysfunction (ED) was treated by either sexual counseling or penile
prosthesis implantation. The advent of intracavernous and transurethral agents has …

Introduction Significant scientific advances during the past 3 decades have deepened our
understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of penile erection. A critical evaluation …

Introduction Erection hardness is a fundamental component of erectile function, and is a very
specific and easily monitored outcome. The Erection Hardness Score (EHS) is a single-item …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex entity consisting of multiple interrelated factors
including insulin resistance, central adiposity, dyslipidemia, endothelial dysfunction and …

During erection, oxygen tension changes in the corpus cavernosum penis from 25–40 mm
Hg in the flaccid state to 90–100 mm Hg in the erect state. 1 The relationship between …

We investigated, in a rabbit model, the effects of castration and testosterone replacement on:
1) the hemodynamics of the corpus cavernosum; 2) α-1 adrenergic receptor protein …

Purpose: Radical prostatectomy often results in erectile dysfunction because of lesions to
the erectile nerves. In this study we evaluated histomorphological alterations in cavernous …

Purpose: The overall goal was to determine whether chronic ischemia and
hypercholesterolemia interfere with bladder function and structure. The roles of …

Introduction Multiple regulatory systems are involved in normal erectile function. Disruption
of psychological, neurological, hormonal, vascular, and cavernosal factors, individually, or in …

Recent experimental evidence suggests that arterial insufficiency precedes the structural
and functional changes in corpora cavernosa (CC) leading to organic erectile dysfunction …