RT - Journal of Men's Health ID - 10.22514/jomh.2024.084 T1 - The efficacy of penile duplex ultrasound in erectile dysfunction management decision-making: facing the opinion leader A1 - Andrea Cocci A1 - Marta Pezzoli A1 - Mattia Lo Re A1 - David Ralph A1 - Nim Christopher A1 - Daniar Osmonov A1 - Carlo Bettocchi A1 - Rados Djinovic A1 - Gabriele Antonini A1 - Laurence Levine A1 - Juan Ignacio Martínez Salamanca A1 - Javier Romero Otero A1 - Paulo Egydio A1 - Ignacio Moncada Iribarren A1 - Georgios Hatzichristodoulou A1 - Paul Perito A1 - Faix Antoine A1 - Hyun Jun Park A1 - Luigi Rolle A1 - Ateş Kadıoğlu A1 - Eduard Ruíz-Castañé A1 - Koenraad Van Renterghem A1 - Robert J Valenzuela A1 - Steven K Wilson A1 - Nuno Tomada A1 - Marco Capece A1 - Marco Falcone K1 - Erectile dysfunction; Penile duplex ultrasound; Intracavernous injection YR - 2024 SP - 8 AB -
Erectile dysfunction (ED) poses a significant challenge in clinical practice, necessitating accurate diagnostic strategies to distinguish between organic and psychogenic causes. Current guidelines advocate a comprehensive approach involving medical history, physical examination and blood tests, with second-level analyses like the intracavernous injection of vasoactive drugs (ICI test) and penile duplex ultrasound (PDU) reserved for specific cases. A survey involving 24 urologists experienced in ED was conducted to assess their opinions on the appropriateness of the ICI test and PDU in six clinical scenarios. Results were analyzed using pie charts, revealing varied preferences among experts. The responses indicated diverse viewpoints, with preferences for the ICI test or PDU depending on the patient’s age, comorbidities, response to phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) and concomitant Peyronie’s disease. In some cases, a significant proportion of experts opted for neither test. The study highlights the lack of consensus among experts regarding the routine use of PDU in ED management. Despite its diagnostic capabilities, the clinical utility of PDU remains unclear, and its role may be more justified in certain populations with anatomical abnormalities or specific conditions. The need for rigorous research to determine the impact of PDU on ED management decision-making is emphasized.