[Venoocclusive erectile dysfunction: up-to-date review and clinical guide].

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most frequently reasons for patient presentation in the urological practice. Despite fundamental progress in the understanding of ED pathophysiology, there are some vascular forms of ED where the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway is not clear (cavernous venous insufficiency).What is the right procedure when venous leakage is suspected? How important are venous ligation surgery and radiological interventions?Narrative literature review of the available sources on cavernous venous insufficiency.The reasons for venous cavernous insufficiency are heterogenous. The most effective and reliable therapy option is penile prothesis implantation. Venous ligation surgery or radiological interventions are not reliable options, because of the risk of recurrence.Patients with venous cavernous insufficiency are candidates for penile prosthesis implantation. In this group of patients, vascular interventions may be performed as options for clinical study.