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Explore (NY) ; 19(5): 768-771, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36990944

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INTRODUCTION: Research shows that electrical stimulation to damaged peripheral nerves has promising effects on nerve regeneration and recovery of function. DESCRIPTION: A 71 yr. old male, who was 12 months post left intrafacial and right incremental nerve sparing robotic radical prostatectomy received 6 sessions of sacral electroacupuncture/acupuncture at weekly intervals, commencing 12 months post operatively. METHODS: CARE guidelines informed the case study report. Positive changes in erectile function after electroacupuncture was recorded using validated scores (IIEF-5 and EHS). Qualitative information was collected via a feedback box. DISCUSSION: Given that current treatments for post radical prostatectomy erectile dysfunction are invasive and largely unsuccessful, further investigation into electroacupuncture for this population should be pursued.


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Electroacupuncture , Erectile Dysfunction , Male , Humans , Erectile Dysfunction/etiology , Erectile Dysfunction/therapy , Electroacupuncture/adverse effects , Penile Erection/physiology , Prostatectomy/adverse effects
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