Treatment of radiation-induced erectile dysfunction with low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave: A case report

Chun Wai Chan, Chin Hoong Wong

Abstract

Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a new treatment in treating vasculogenic erectile dysfunction. We report a case of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy used for treating radiation-induced erectile dysfunction. A 66-year-old gentleman with dyslipidemia and smoking presented with radiation-induced erectile dysfunction. Six sessions of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy were administered. Pre-treatment IIEF-5 score was 10 and post-treatment IIEF-5 score at one month was 19. Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy has the potential to treat radiation-induced erectile dysfunction.
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