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Erection Problems: Surgery on Penile Blood Vessels

Topic Overview

Surgery to repair blood vessels may be done for some men who have erection problems (erectile dysfunction).

Penile revascularization

This surgery generally is done in younger men who have injuries that affect blood flow to the penis. During surgery, a portion of a blood vessel from elsewhere in the abdomen is used to bypass the damaged portion of artery that supplies blood to the penis.

Surgery on the veins to keep them from draining blood from the penis (venous ligation) is no longer done.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology
Last RevisedMay 12, 2010

Last Revised: May 12, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology

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