Erectile Dysfunction

Udo Jonas, Udo Jonas

ISBN 10: 3662009889 / ISBN 13: 9783662009888

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH and Co. KG, DE, 2012

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The basic principles of the phenomenon "erection" have been known since the pioneering work of Kolliker, Eckhard and Langley in the nineteenth century. Nonetheless, under the influence of Freud, erectile dysfunction was predominantly at­ tributed to psychogenic factors. A more liberal perception of sexuality since the 1960s, the development of new and refined diagnostic techniques, and the expansion of basic research activity resulted in a new concept of erectile dysfunction, identifying arteriogenic, venogenic, endocrinologic or myopathic (cavernous smooth muscle dysfunction) factors. From this research other considerations such as autonomic innervation, cavernous endo­ thelial intactness or impaired neurotransmitter pool are being introduced into routine clinical assessment. A reevaluation of psychogenic etiology with a consequential new concept of psy­ chogenic impotence is on the rise. In this book the new concepts of basic knowledge on cavernous smooth muscle function and its supraspinal, spinal, and local control; the new diagnostic approaches in psychogenic and autonomic factors; and the new developments of reconstructive therapeutic options for the patient have been tied together. Outstanding and internationally renowned experts in the field of erectile dysfunction have given detailed insight into the latest basic and clinical developments. Well-established diagnostic and thera­ peutic techniques are presented by experienced colleagues. We hope that this book will help the reader to get an overview of the current concepts of erection. Furthermore, we hope that international collaboration in basic and clinical research in the field of erectile dysfunction will render an update necessary in the near future. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Erectile Dysfunction
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH and Co. KG, DE
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3662009889
• ISBN 13: 9783662009888
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.5W x 1.98H x 23.5D centimeters 15.5 centimeters width by 1.98 centimeters height by 23.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 476 grams

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Synopsis

This book considers the most recent and promising trends concerning the diagnosis and therapy of impotence. The quality and thoroughness of the contents lead one inevitable to the conclusion: a book of great value for every urologist and other doctors and researchers whose task it is to analyze and cure impotent patients!