Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2011
J. David Prologo MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Edward E Cherullo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Laura Snyder BS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Abdus Sattar PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common male sexual dysfunction worldwide. Current treatment options are limited. Several series have demonstrated the efficacy of surgical dorsal penile branch neurectomy in this setting. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of CT guided cryoablation of the dorsal penile nerve for treatment of premature ejaculation.
Eight patients that met DSM-IV-TR criteria for premature ejaculation, and who failed conventional treatment regimens, underwent percutaneous CT guided cryoablation of a unilateral dorsal penile nerve as it coursed along the anterior inferior inferior pubic ramus - utilizing a 4cm x 1.6cm cryoablation zone. The subjects symptoms were evaluated utilizing an established premature ejaculation profile questionnaire prior to, and at multiple time points following the procedure to 60 days.
All patients underwent the procedure without complication. All patients reported symptomatic improvement of their condition - as documented with the premature ejaculation profile questionnaire.
Percutaneous CT guided cryoablation of the dorsal penile nerve is a safe and effective treatment for premature ejaculation.
Percutanous CT guided cryoablation of the dorsal penile nerve represents a new, effective, minimally invasive therapy for premature ejaculation - a condition with otherwise limited therapeutic options.
Prologo, J,
Cherullo, E,
Snyder, L,
Sattar, A,
Percutaneous CT-guided Cryoablation of the Dorsal Penile Nerve for Treatment of Premature Ejaculation. Radiological Society of North America 2011 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 26 - December 2, 2011 ,Chicago IL.
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