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In order to obtain or sustain a penile erection with sufficient rigidity to allow intro-mission it is necessary that normal libido, good arterial supply to the cavernous bodies with normal decrease of venous outflow, normal functioning of the autonomic nervous system and good endocrine status coexist. In patients complaining of erectile impotence, each of these functions should be carefully evaluated before treatment is started. This includes detailed history and physical (including neurological) examination; determination of serum hormone levels; calculation of the penile brachial index; psychological screening and measurement of nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity. If necessary, pelvic angiography and perfusion cavernosography are performed.
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Bruins, J.L., Kramer, A.E.J.L., Jonas, U. (1987). RigiScan Penile Rigidity and Tumescence Monitoring in Impotent Patients as a Diagnostic Tool and as an Objective Assessment of the Effect of Intracorporeal Injection of Papaverine Hydrochloride. In: Jacobi, G.H., Rübben, H., Harzmann, R. (eds) Investigative Urology 2. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-72735-1_24
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