[Evaluation of erection disorder]

J Urol (Paris). 1985;91(9):609-16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A multidisciplinary approach to screening for a disorder of erection has been applied over the last 7 years and involves dynamic and particularly physiologic explorations. When an organic etiology cannot be excluded during the first consultation and after a clinical examination, the basic paraclinical investigation used is the measurement of nocturnal erections (NPT). Although NPT remains the key-examination, it may be necessary to request vascular exploration, mainly study of the Döppler effect, a neurologic examination to include peripheral and autonomic nervous systems and endocrine tests.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Body Temperature
  • Electromyography
  • Erectile Dysfunction / diagnosis
  • Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology*
  • Heart / physiopathology
  • Hormones / blood
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nervous System / physiopathology
  • Penile Erection*
  • Penis / blood supply
  • Penis / physiopathology
  • Respiration
  • Sleep

Substances

  • Hormones