Abstract
We assess erectile function after prostate brachytherapy. A total of 217 patients with permanent I-125 seed implantation for prostate cancer had erectile function assessed before and after treatment. Erectile function was assessed using the scoring system of 0; complete inability, 1; insufficient for intercourse, 2; suboptimal and 3; normal erectile function. Ages had a significant impact on pretreatment function. In 127 patients (56%) who were potent with a score 2 or greater before treatment the preservation of potency, with a score 2 or greater, was 74% for patients treated with radiotherapy alone and 67% for patient treated with neoadjuvant hormonal treatment. The potency rate gradually recovered within one year after hormonal treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1196-1201 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Japanese Journal of Clinical Radiology |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
