Diagnosis set-up

Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction caused by vascular disease
is a three step process

 

  1. First, patient and erection specialist make a precise description of the erection problem.
  2. Second, a penis duplex-scanner determines whether venous leakage or arterial disease are present.
  3. Third, an angio-computerized tomography (scanner) is performed to choose the appropriate treatment.

 ERECTION PROFILES THAT MAKE US CONSIDER DIAGNOSIS OF VASCULAR DISEASE

– Erection duration is short, sometimes less than a few minutes

– Early morning erections are weak, or have disappeared

– Medications for erection (Viagra, Cialis, pills, injections, …) are not efficient

– Pressure at the basis of the penis with fingers or cock-ring enhances erections

– Position changes induce erection decrease

– Erections during masturbation are weak

– Ejaculation occurs on limp penis

– The problem persists since more than 6 months

– The problem is getting gradually worse

EVERY PATIENT HAS PERSONNEL HISTORY AND SYMPTOMS

DUPLEX-SCANNER

Duplex-scanner sets-up the diagnosis of venous leakage or arterial disease. This very specialized investigation tool allows to determine whether blood arrives to the penis (arteries) and if venous leakage occurs (vein disease). The procedure also evaluates the erections stimulated by medications.

COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY

Visualizes the topography of venous leaks. It provides information to determine surgical strategy.

DECIDE FOR SURGICAL OPTIONS

After the diagnosis set-up, it has been determined whether a disease of vein or a disease of arteries is involved.

According to general medical condition and age of patient, other tests may be required: hormonal tests, evaluation of nerve conduction, …

 

Patient data are then analyzed by an interdisciplinary team of physicians at the CETI. This exchange between experts allows for choosing the solution best fitted to patient personal situation, and maximize success.