低强度体外冲击波疗法治疗勃起功能障碍研究进展

Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction:An update

勃起功能障碍(ED)是指男性不能持续获得并维持足够的阴茎勃起以完成满意的性生活,显著影响男性的生活质量。近年来,大量研究显示低强度体外冲击波疗法(Li-ESWT)可能通过诱导血管生成和逆转勃起组织的病理过程来改善勃起功能,是一种治疗血管性ED的安全有效且可耐受的方法。本文就Li-ESWT治疗ED的病理生理机制及其在临床应用中的研究进展作一简要综述。

Erectile dysfunction(ED)is the inability of men to consistently obtain and maintain sufficient penile erections to complete a satisfactory sex activity,significantly affecting men's quality of life.In recent years,a large number of studies have shown that low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy(Li-ESWT)may improve erectile function by inducing angiogenesis and reversing the pathological process of the erectile tissue,and is a safe,effective and tolerable method for the treatment of vascular ED.This article reviews the pathophysiological mechanism and clinical application of Li-ESWT in the treatment of ED.