Correction of erectile impotence of venous origin using detachable balloons and coils
Courtheoux, P.; Maiza, D.; Henriet, J.P.; Alachkar, F.; Solassol, A.; Maiza, C.; Théron, J.
Journal de Radiologie 66(8-9): 535-539
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0221-0363 PMID: 4093896 Document Number: 248244
The authors review a radiological classification of venous impotence and report their therapeutic approach. 13 patients with a venous insufficiency of Santorini's plexus were treated by detachable balloons and coils. This technic was convenient in 11 of the 13 cases. 5 patients with a superficial venous insufficiency were treated by embolization by coils. The results in this group appear to be good in 4 cases.