Corpus cavernosum electromyography (CC-EMG): A new technique in the diagnostic work-up of impotence

International Urology and Nephrology

Volumn 28, Issue 6, 1996, Pages 805-818

  Sasso, F ^a   Gulino, G ^a   Alcini, E ^a  

^a CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

PAPAVERINE; PHENTOLAMINE;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; CORPUS CAVERNOSUM; ELECTROMYOGRAPHY; HUMAN; IMPOTENCE; MALE;

EID: 0030423571     PISSN: 03011623     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02550732     Document Type: Article

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