In:
Canadian Urological Association Journal, Canadian Urological Association Journal, Vol. 1, No. 4 ( 2013-03-04), p. 383-
Abstract:
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of erectiledysfunction (ED) at our institution in the postrenal transplant populationand to compare those patients who had ED with those who did not have ED, with respect to several patient characteristics.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of male renal transplant recipientswho were in attendance at the transplant clinic from April 1, 2004, toMarch 31, 2006. Erectile function was evaluated using the International Indexof Erectile Function short form questionnaire. Patients were also screened fordepression using the Beck Depression Inventory. We performed a chart reviewto obtain various patient characteristics.Results: This study involved 55 patients. Their average age was 50 years oldand the mean duration of the current transplant was 7.9 years. ED was identifiedin 28 of the patients (51%). More patients with ED were over age 50 years(64% v. 26%, p = 0.004). There was a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus(39% v. 11%, p = 0.02) in patients with ED compared with those patients withoutED. More patients with ED were depressed compared with those patientswho did not have ED (29% v. 7%, p = 0.04). These 3 factors were significantlyassociated with ED and this relationship was confirmed on multivariateanalysis.Conclusion: ED remains a common problem in the renal transplant population.The cause of ED is multifactorial, with increasing age and the presenceof diabetes mellitus and depression increasing the risk of ED.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1920-1214
,
1911-6470
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Canadian Urological Association Journal
Publication Date:
2013
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2431403-1
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