Abstract
Linear shock wave therapy (LSWT) has been proposed as an effective treatment option for vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED). Our aim was to assess the effectiveness of treatment among the Slovenian male population. With LSWT we treated 88 patients with clinically determinated vascular ED and no history of prostate surgery, androgen therapy, pelvic radiation, haematologic disease, penile curvation or venous ED. Their average age was 61 (34-93) years. Firstly, the patients were examined and the International index of erectile function (IIEF-15), Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP) and Global Assessment Questions (GAQ) scores were assessed. After that, they underwent 4 weekly LSWT sessions with RENOVA. We applied 1600 shockwaves on each crura and 900 shockwaves on each cavernosa with an energy intensity of 0.09 mJ/mm2. Each session lasted approximately 20 minutes. Currently, we are evaluating the IIEF-15, SEP and GAQ scores, which were collected before the treatment, 1 month and 3 months after the last session.
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