Penile Doppler ultrasound

VEDI CLINIC is a leading facility in Poland whose staff cares about the health of men of all ages. This would not be possible without diagnostics at the highest level. Our patients have the opportunity to perform a unique examination of penile blood vessel flow, which is a key component of vascular erectile dysfunction.
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Penile Doppler ultrasound diagnostics

A penile ultrasound is performed by a radiologist or angiologist using the Doppler imaging technique which allows for precise mapping of the vascular structures of the penis. This imaging technique is a crucial element in the diagnostic process of erectile dysfunction of vascular origin. The physician performes an examination to determine the patient’s individual anatomy, assess the state of the vascular structures of the penis and to exclude potential anatomical flaws or vascular pathologies (i.e. vascular leak syndrome). Furthermore, during a penile ultrasound vessels responsible for transporting the blood to and from the penis and blood flow velocities within them are examined. The examination also allows for indirect assessment of the smooth muscle tissue and endothelial function

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How is the examination carried out?

W trakcie badania USG Doppler penisa pacjent pozostaje w pozycji leżącej. Badania wykonywane jest dwuetapowo – zarówno w stanie spoczynku, jak i w stanie zaindukowanego farmakologicznie wzwodu. W początkowej fazie USG prącia lekarz wykonujący badanie podaje iniekcyjnie do ciał jamistych specjalny preparat rozszerzający naczynia. W następstwie iniekcji przepływ krwi do penisa wzrasta kilkukrotnie, a pełna erekcji uzyskiwana jest po ok. 15-25 minutach. Właściwa ocena diagnostyczna rozpoczyna się już po kilku minutach od podania substancji wywołującej wzwód. Lekarz wykonujący badanie lokalizuje ciała jamiste oraz naczynia krwionośne za pomocą sondy USG, a następnie określa przebieg tętnic głębokich w ciałach jamistych i dokonuje pomiaru prędkości przepływu krwi w ich świetle. W większości przypadków zaindukowana farmakologicznie erekcja, nie powoduje dyskomfortu i ustępuje samoistnie po ok. 45 minutach.

 

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Penile ultrasound allows for differentiation of types of erectile dysfunctions caused by vascular disorders. Key elements of this diagnositcs are coefficients of peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end diastolic velocity (EDV). Correct value of PSV should be larger than 30 cm/s; smaller values suggest presence of patalogy, most often resulting from atherosclerotic or fibrous lesions. In case of too high EDV value (larger than 7 cm/s), there is a high possibility of patology related to excessive blood outflow throughout vein system. Incorrect EDV values are most often observed due to presence of arteriovenous fistula, vein leakage or fibrosis of tunica albuginea.

  • Examination time: Typically, the examination takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on the individual needs of the patient.
  • Preparation for the examination: There are no special preparation requirements before the penile Doppler ultrasound examination. You can eat normal meals and take regular medications before the procedure.
  • Medical examination and consultation: Penile Doppler ultrasound examination is performed by qualified medical personnel, usually a radiologist or diagnostic radiology technician specializing in the diagnosis of the male reproductive organ. During the examination, a medical consultation may also take place, which will allow the doctor to assess the results and discuss possible further steps in diagnosis or treatment. 

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