Effects of renal transplantation (RT) on erectile dysfunction (ED) is a controversial issue. OBJECTIVE: To verify the efficacy of RT in restoring erectile function (EF) in hemodialysed patients. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: We conducted a prospective, interventional, nonrandomised study from September 2001 to September 2005 on 78 hemodialysed male patients undergoing RT. EF was evaluated during the baseline visit and 1 yr after RT, using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. A subanalysis was performed by splitting the total cohort into two age groups: <45 yr and >/=45 yr.
Renal Transplantation Does Not Improve Erectile Function in Hemodialysed Patients / Mirone, Vincenzo; Longo, Nicola; Fusco, Ferdinando; Verze, Paolo; Creta, Massimiliano; Parazzini, F; Imbimbo, Ciro. - In: EUROPEAN UROLOGY. - ISSN 1828-6569. - ELETTRONICO. - (2009), pp. 1047-1053.
Renal Transplantation Does Not Improve Erectile Function in Hemodialysed Patients.
MIRONE, VINCENZO;LONGO, NICOLA;FUSCO, FERDINANDO;VERZE, PAOLO;CRETA, MASSIMILIANO;IMBIMBO, CIRO
2009
Abstract
Effects of renal transplantation (RT) on erectile dysfunction (ED) is a controversial issue. OBJECTIVE: To verify the efficacy of RT in restoring erectile function (EF) in hemodialysed patients. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: We conducted a prospective, interventional, nonrandomised study from September 2001 to September 2005 on 78 hemodialysed male patients undergoing RT. EF was evaluated during the baseline visit and 1 yr after RT, using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. A subanalysis was performed by splitting the total cohort into two age groups: <45 yr and >/=45 yr.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
