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Evaluation of Bulbocavernosus Reflex in the Investigation of Diabetic Impotence

    Usama Al-Nasiri

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2006, Volume 5, Issue 4, Pages 391-395

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ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND:
The pathology of erectile dysfunction may be an autonomic neuropathy, vasculogenic, endocrine deficiency, psychological or a combination of these factors. This study was undertaken to determine the predictive value of Electrophysiological elicited Bulbocavernosus Reflex in discrimination between neurogenic and non- neurogenic impotence in diabetic patient.
METHODS:
Twenty five male diabetic patients were recruited from out-patients attending the urology department at AL-KADIMYA Teaching Hospital. Bulbocavernosus Reflex (BCR) was evaluated on all patients at AL- NAHRAIN College of Medicine department of physiology, using the methods described by Rushworth.
RESULTS:
Test sensitivity was 72%, while test specificity was 83.3%. An abnormal Bulbocavernosus reflex carries a high probability of neuropathology.
CONCLUSION:
A degree of objectivity in the evaluation of possible neurogenic impotence can be offered by testing the Bulbocavernosus Reflex.
Keywords:
    Erectile dysfunction diabetes mellitus Bulbocavernosus reflex
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(2006). Evaluation of Bulbocavernosus Reflex in the Investigation of Diabetic Impotence. Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal, 5(4), 391-395.
Usama Al-Nasiri. "Evaluation of Bulbocavernosus Reflex in the Investigation of Diabetic Impotence". Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal, 5, 4, 2006, 391-395.
(2006). 'Evaluation of Bulbocavernosus Reflex in the Investigation of Diabetic Impotence', Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal, 5(4), pp. 391-395.
Evaluation of Bulbocavernosus Reflex in the Investigation of Diabetic Impotence. Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2006; 5(4): 391-395.
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