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Study of etiologic relationship of arterial atherosclerosis to corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction in the rabbit.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8627886     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore the possible etiologic relationship of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis to corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the New Zealand White rabbit, the competence of the corporal veno-occlusive mechanism was examined at various intervals after exposure to control diet, high cholesterol diet, or aortoiliac atherosclerosis. RESULTS: Initially, all animals showed normal erectile function and corporal veno-occlusion. After 8 weeks and 16 weeks, the control animals preserved normal erection and corporal veno-occlusion, while most of the hypercholesterolemic and atherosclerotic animals developed corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction. The incidence of corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction in the hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerotic animals increased with time. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that a close relationship exists between prolonged atherosclerotic occlusion of major penile arteries and the development of corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction. Ischemia-induced corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction may be the result of alterations in corporal smooth muscle relaxation or changes in the structure and fibroelastic properties of erectile tissue.
Authors:
K M Azadzoi; M B Siroky; I Goldstein
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of urology     Volume:  155     ISSN:  0022-5347     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Urol.     Publication Date:  1996 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-06-26     Completed Date:  1996-06-26     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376374     Medline TA:  J Urol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1795-800     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Massachusetts, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Arteriosclerosis / complications*
Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology
Hypercholesterolemia / complications
Male
Muscle Relaxation
Muscle, Smooth / physiology
Penis / blood supply*,  physiology*
Rabbits
Vascular Diseases / etiology*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
DK45087/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS

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