Abstract
The use of vasoactive intracavernous pharmacotherapy for the treatment of impotence is rapidly expanding because of its effectiveness and the rarity of short-term complications. To minimize complications, careful selection of candidates, cautious dosage determination, and thorough instruction on injection technique are mandatory. Sustained erection should be treated with alpha-adrenergic agents after 4 to 6 hours. Frequent follow-up is mandatory after home injection begins to detect the development of penile abnormalities. Longer follow-up and additional studies are required to determine the types and incidences of long-term adverse effects of the technique.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 95-101 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Urologic Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |