[Echography during drug-induced erections in the study of penile plastic induration]

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 1993 Aug;65(4):435-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Clinical investigation is still fundamental in the diagnosis of La Peyronie's disease. In this study 36 patients underwent clinical investigation and ultrasound in basal conditions and during drug-induced erection, and the results were compared. In basal condition US does not provide much useful supplementary informations. During drug-induced erection US accurately visualizes plaque site and dimensions and anatomical abnormalities about corpora cavernosa, albuginea, septum and dorsal vessels.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Papaverine
  • Penile Erection
  • Penile Induration / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Papaverine