[Erection disorders after implantation of aorto-bifemoral prosthesis]

Polim Med. 1999;29(1-2):21-6.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In this paper we present sexual complications occurring after implantation of vascular aorto-bifemoral prosthesis. We have sent an inquiry to 1236 men, who were operated in Vascular Department of Medical Academy in Wrocław in years 1983-1997. We received 659 answers. Additionally 302 patients were examined. We noticed disorders of erection after vascular operation in 350 cases. In 29 cases erection reappeared after operation. Only 112 patients declared correct ejaculation and 137 men have satisfied sexual life. This results present problem of postoperative ischaemia of minor pelvis and trauma to neural plexus of bifurcation of aorta. In cases of younger sexually active men, who need revascularisation of lower extremities by implantation of vascular aortobifemoral prosthesis we suggest endarterectomy of hypogastric artery and/or implantation this artery to prosthesis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aorta, Abdominal / innervation
  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology*
  • Femoral Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvis / blood supply
  • Penile Erection
  • Retrospective Studies