Introduction. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most relevant topics of study. Over time, diagnostic and treatment algorithms have repeatedly changed. This literature review provides a modern classification of erectile dysfunction, a step-by-step approach to diagnostics, and modern methods of treating various forms of erectile dysfunction.
Objective. To study the etiological causes and modern treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Materials and methods. A search was conducted using the keywords «erectile dysfunction», «impotence», «phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors», «penile reinnervation», «corpora cavernosa revascularization» in the PubMed, Cyberlennika, and еLibrary databases. The inclusion criteria included publications in Russian and English. As a result, 53 publications were selected and included in this review.
Results. For a long time andrologists have been studying the topic of ED, now new research methods are emerging, X-ray endovascular technologies are actively developing. Possible prospects lie in the combination of various treatment methods to improve the outcome.
Conclusions. Erectile dysfunction is multifaceted and requires a multidisciplinary approach to improve the patient's quality of life.
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