Abstract
Background: Effects of renal transplantation (RT) on erectile dysfunction (ED) is a controversial issue. Objective: To verify the efficacy of RT in restoring erectile function (EF) in hemodialysed patients. Design, setting, and participants: We conducted a prospective, interventional, nonrandomised study from September 2001 to September 2005 on 78 hemodialysed male patients undergoing RT. EF was evaluated during the baseline visit and 1 yr after RT, using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. A subanalysis was performed by splitting the total cohort into two age groups:
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1047-1054 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | European Urology |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2009 |
Keywords
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hemodialysis
- Renal transplantation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology