Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1995-09-27
1998-06-23
Bockelman, Mark
Surgery
Truss
Pad
604 54, 604 73, 206438, A61B 5103
Patent
active
057690880
ABSTRACT:
A method for diagnosing vasculogenic erectile dysfunction, including vasculogenic impotence and Peyronie's syndrome, is provided. The method involves transurethral administration of a vasodilating agent to induce an erection, followed by hemodynamic evaluation using duplex ultrasonography, NMR, angiography, or the like. Kits for conducting the diagnostic method are provided as well, as are methods of treatment based on the diagnostic conclusion.
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Bockelman Mark
Reed Dainne E.
Smith Chalin
Vivus Inc.
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