Non-invasive, quantitative somatosensory apparatus for the...

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2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Marmor, Charles (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sensitivity to thermal stimulus

C600S557000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097622

ABSTRACT:
A non-invasive quantitative somatosensory apparatus is provided for evaluating erectile dysfunctions and involves the applications to the glans penis of two different temperatures. If the patient is unable to differentiate the difference in temperature, a diagnosis of neurologic dysfunction can be made with greater than 90% reliability. The apparatus of this invention provides a relatively simple device to assess a patient's neurological response to therapies.

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