PURPOSE: To investigate the cavernosal electromyographic changes after deep dorsal vein arterialization. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Corpus cavernosum electromyographs (CC-EMG) were done in 18 patients with patent anastomosis 1 year after the operation by using coaxial needle electrodes during the flaccid state and following intracavernous 60 mg papaverine injection. RESULTS: The mean preoperative amplitude and relaxation degree measurements were found to be 77 +/- 11 microV and 34 +/- 8%, respectively. The same recordings 1 year after the operation were 140 +/- 24 microV and 76 +/- 11%, respectively. Comparisons of preoperative and postoperative values revealed statistically significant results (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Smooth muscle restoration of cavernous tissue was proved by observing the postoperative increases in the amplitude and relaxation degree parameters of CC-EMG. 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel
PURPOSE: To investigate the cavernosal electromyographic changes after deep dorsal vein arterialization. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Corpus cavernosum electromyographs (CC-EMG) were done in 18 patients with patent anastomosis 1 year after the operation by using coaxial needle electrodes during the flaccid state and following intracavernous 60 mg papaverine injection. RESULTS: The mean preoperative amplitude and relaxation degree measurements were found to be 77 +/- 11 microV and 34 +/- 8%, respectively. The same recordings 1 year after the operation were 140 +/- 24 microV and 76 +/- 11%, respectively. Comparisons of preoperative and postoperative values revealed statistically significant results (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Smooth muscle restoration of cavernous tissue was proved by observing the postoperative increases in the amplitude and relaxation degree parameters of CC-EMG. 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel