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T Zenico

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Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin and alpha-fetoprotein in central and peripheral venous blood of patients with testicular tumors.

From January 1989 to June 1991, 18 patients ranging in age from 19 to 41 (mean 34) years with testicular tumor were examined. 14 patients had seminoma (11 typical and 3 spermatocytic) and 4 patients had a mixed form (2 seminoma + embryonal tumor and 2 seminoma + teratocarcinoma). Serum levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin and alpha-fetoprotein from peripheral venous blood and from spermatic venous vessel were evaluated in every patient. All patients with seminoma and in a patient with mixed tumor (seminoma + embryonal tumor) the markers were regular. The increase of the markers was found in the peripheral and in spermatic blood of 3 patients (2 seminoma + embryonal carcinoma and 1 seminoma + teratocarcinoma). For these reasons the values of spermatic vessels are an important confirmation of the level of peripheral markers.

Adult↗

Sexual dysfunction after excision of the rectum.

From January 1986 up January 1988 a series of 18 patients--age average 49--were studied. All of them had undergone the amputation of the rectum for carcinoma with the Miles resection technique (15 p.), or for ulcerous rectumcolitis (3 p.). Six months after operation the patients were given a questionnaire in order to obtain information about their sexual activity. Exams on the liverkidney functioning, the hormone dosage (FSH, LH, prolactin, testosterone), penile Doppler flowmetry, and the sacral latency test were performed. The patients were also given a Jonas erectiometer to be used at home. The procedures followed have shown in most patients normal hormonal, vascular, and neurologic parameters, thus confirming the absence of relevant erectile deficits. Only one patient no longer had erections after the surgical intervention. It was reported a decrease and some sort of difficulty in the sexual intercourse owing to the presence of colostomy conditioning the physical and psychological relations with the partner. Spermatic fluid results altered after operation: absent in 8 cases, backwards in 3, diminished in 6, and normal in 4.

Adenocarcinoma↗

Chemical prosthesis.

The approach to patients suffering from erectile failure includes medical and sexual anamnesis, Doppler ultrasound, Jonas erectiometer and Sacral Latency Test. At present, the use of papaverine directly in corpora cavernosa seems indicated in performance anxiety dysfunctions used together with psycotherapy and in slight arterial deficiencies, diabetes, after destructive pelvic surgery and in neurological lesions. From January 1986 we have performed 150 I.C. injections of papaverine. Experience in 60 patients is described. Seven patients are now self-injecting.

Erectile Dysfunction↗