Erectile dysfunction following radiotherapy and brachytherapy for prostate cancer: pathophysiology, prevention and treatment

AKBAL C., Tinay I., Simsek F., Turkeri L.

INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, cilt.40, sa.2, ss.355-363, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s11255-007-9247-1
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.355-363
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: brachytherapy, erectile dysfunction, prostate carcinoma, radiotherapy, treatment, 3-DIMENSIONAL CONFORMAL RADIOTHERAPY, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, EXTERNAL-BEAM RADIATION, SILDENAFIL CITRATE VIAGRA, SEXUAL FUNCTION, RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY, DOUBLE-BLIND, PENILE BULB, THERAPY, EFFICACY
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Objectives Although detrimental impact on sexual function following radiotherapy (RT) and brachytherapy decreases the quality of life of prostate cancer survivors, the etiology, pathophysiology, prophylaxis and treatment of this condition has not yet been fully clarified. We reviewed the published literature in terms of etiology, treatment and possible prevention of erectile dysfunction (ED) following RT and/or brachytherapy.