Asian Journal of Andrology (2015) 17, 315–318 © 2015 AJA, SIMM & SJTU. All rights reserved 1008-682X www.asiaandro.com; www.ajandrology.com
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Erectile Function
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The relationship between erectile function and complex panurethral stricture: a preliminary investigative and descriptive study Hong Xie, Yue‑Min Xu, Qiang Fu, Ying‑Long Sa, Yong Qiao The aim of this study was to evaluate erectile function in patients with panurethral stricture after urethral reconstruction. Totally, 65 patients were enrolled. Different urethral reconstructions were performed according to the details of urethral strictures. The erectile function was evaluated before and after surgery. The length and location of stricture and duration from initial diagnosis to operation were recorded. The International Index of Erectile Function‑5 (IIEF‑5) scores, the quality of life (QoL) scores and the maximal flow rate were obtained before and 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. A significant improvement in QoL and maximal flow rate was observed 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery compared with those observed before surgery (P
Open Access
Erectile Function
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The relationship between erectile function and complex panurethral stricture: a preliminary investigative and descriptive study Hong Xie, Yue‑Min Xu, Qiang Fu, Ying‑Long Sa, Yong Qiao The aim of this study was to evaluate erectile function in patients with panurethral stricture after urethral reconstruction. Totally, 65 patients were enrolled. Different urethral reconstructions were performed according to the details of urethral strictures. The erectile function was evaluated before and after surgery. The length and location of stricture and duration from initial diagnosis to operation were recorded. The International Index of Erectile Function‑5 (IIEF‑5) scores, the quality of life (QoL) scores and the maximal flow rate were obtained before and 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. A significant improvement in QoL and maximal flow rate was observed 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery compared with those observed before surgery (P
