1. Erectile Dysfunction: AUA Guideline.
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Burnett, Arthur L, Nehra, Ajay, Breau, Rodney H, Culkin, Daniel J, Faraday, Martha M, Hakim, Lawrence S, Heidelbaugh, Joel, Khera, Mohit, McVary, Kevin T, Miner, Martin M, Nelson, Christian J, Sadeghi-Nejad, Hossein, Seftel, Allen D, and Shindel, Alan W
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Humans ,Decision Making ,Urology ,Patient Participation ,Societies ,Medical ,Critical Pathways ,Male ,Erectile Dysfunction ,Clinical Decision-Making ,cardiovascular diseases ,clinical decision/making ,men's health ,physiological sexual dysfunction ,psychological sexual dysfunction ,Urology & Nephrology ,Clinical Sciences - Abstract
PURPOSE:The purpose of this guideline is to provide a clinical strategy for the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A systematic review of the literature using the Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases (search dates 1/1/1965 to 7/29/17) was conducted to identify peer-reviewed publications relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction. Evidence-based statements were based on body of evidence strength Grade A, B, or C and were designated as Strong, Moderate, and Conditional Recommendations with additional statements presented in the form of Clinical Principles or Expert Opinions. RESULTS:The American Urological Association has developed an evidence-based guideline on the management of erectile dysfunction. This document is designed to be used in conjunction with the associated treatment algorithm. CONCLUSIONS:Using the shared decision-making process as a cornerstone for care, all patients should be informed of all treatment modalities that are not contraindicated, regardless of invasiveness or irreversibility, as potential first-line treatments. For each treatment, the clinician should ensure that the man and his partner have a full understanding of the benefits and risk/burdens associated with that choice.
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- 2018