Variability in penile duplex ultrasound international practice patterns, technique, and interpretation: an anonymous survey of ISSM members.

ABSTRACT: Penile duplex ultrasound (PDU), combined with pharmacologic stimulation of erection, is the gold standard for the evaluation of multiple penile conditions. A 30-question electronic survey was distributed to members of the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM). The survey assessed the variability in current PDU practice patterns, technique, and interpretation. Chi-square test was used to determine the association between categorical variables. Approximately 9.5% of all 1996 current ISSM members completed the survey. Almost 80% of members surveyed reported using PDU, with more North American practitioners utilizing PDU than their European counterparts (94% vs 69%, p < 0.01). Approximately 62% of PDU studies were performed by a urologist and more than 76% were interpreted by a urol

SUBMITTER: Butaney M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6173975 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature