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Long-Term Survival of Autotransplanted Major Pelvic Ganglion in the Corpus Cavernosum of Adult Rats

Authors :
Graziottin, Túlio M.
Resplande, JÚLio
Nunes, Lora
Rogers, Rodman
Gholami, Shahram
Lue, Tom
Source :
The Journal of Urology; January 2002, Vol. 168 Issue: 1 p362-366, 5p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Neurogenic impotence is a common complication after radical pelvic surgery, irradiation or perineal trauma. Neuronal transplantation is a new frontier for treating neurological disorders. We investigated whether the major pelvic ganglion can survive and become functional after being implanted into the corpus cavernosum in adult rats.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00225347 and 15273792
Volume :
168
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Journal of Urology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs8697421
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(05)64921-X