The Morphological Basis for the Polster Theory of Penile Vascular Regulation

摘要: The discovery of the papaverine erection test by Virag in 1982 stimulated interest research workers physiology penis. Since then, scheme functioning proposed Conti [Acta anat. 14:217–262,1952] 1952 has been frequently cited literature, although its finalism is evident. It based upon presence regulatory mechanisms along penile arteries, veins and arteriovenous anastomoses. In spite fact that these anastomoses were unanimously admitted, recently arterial venous cushions controverted or even denied. Before attempting any functional explanation using nerves chemical mediators, we made sure first concrete material reality anatomical structures.Thirty-five years after main study, present observations confirm morphologic descriptions 1952.The contrary would have astonishing. fact, demonstrated School Anatomy Padova, most ancient venerable all (Fallope, 1550), then other institutes morphology dealt with practically organs human body. remains to establish their role – whether it null, complementary primordial: question.