The Role of Nocturnal Penile Tumescence and Rigidity (NPTR) Monitoring in the Diagnosis of Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction: A Review.

摘要: Abstract Introduction Nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity (NPTR) monitoring with RigiScan was considered one of the most reliable methods to differentiate psychogenic erectile dysfunction (pED) from organic ED. However, its reliability has been questioned because some limitations in practice. Aim To present contemporary views on role NPTR diagnosis pED. Method We performed a comprehensive review English-language literature pED by PubMed search. Main Outcome Measures Studies were included if mechanisms nocturnal erection practice ED main research contents. Results The results not only psychosocial factors but also physiological changes containing central nervous abnormality. is still useful method for A normal recording man complaints probably suggests pED, whereas an abnormal may represent Radial no more than 60% correlated well axial rigidity, but, when it 60%, correlation between them questioned. consistency sex-stimulated questionable, different patient-reported outcome scoring systems different. patients does necessarily mean especially spinal cord injury. recordings can be influenced depression, smoking, aging, negative dream content, sleep disorders. Conclusion diagnostic tool at stage. there are disputes regarding radial sex-related erection, as normative evaluation criteria possibility false result, that need further studied. Zou Z, Lin H, Zhang Y, et al. Role Penile Tumescence Rigidity Monitoring Diagnosis Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction: Review. Sex Med Rev 2019;7:442–454.