The Incidence and Causes of Erectile Dysfunction after Pelvic Fractures Associated with Posterior Urethral Disruption

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction is common in patients with pelvic fractures associated with urethral injury. We believe that erectile function should be assessed and documented in such patients before attempting urethroplasty. In the majority of these patients erectile dysfunction is caused by disruption of the cavernous nerves with sparing of arterial inflow.