| publication name | Is Platelet Rich Plasma Safe And Effective In Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction? Randomized Controlled Study |
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| Authors | Hussein Shaher Abdallah Fathi Salah Elbashir Shabieb A. Abdelbaki Tarek Soliman |
| year | 2023 |
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| journal | Urology Gold |
| volume | Not Available |
| issue | Not Available |
| pages | Not Available |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2023.01.028 |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections as a therapeutic modality for mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. Method A placebo controlled study of 100 cases with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. Participants were allocated to 2 groups; the PRP group received 3 injections (3ml each corpus) and the interval between injections was 15 days, while the Placebo (Saline) group received 6ml saline injected intracavernous. Post injection follow up lasted 6 months. Results Compared to the placebo group, the PRP group demonstrated a significant improvement at the 1 and 3 months follow up that slightly dropped at the 6 months follow up (p