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1. 1. Optimization of Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging for Visualization and Quantification of Periprostatic Nerve Fibers

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

   Author : Mats Nordbrøden; [2015]
   Keywords : Diffusion tensor imaging; Diffusion-weighted imaging; Magnetic resonance imaging; Nerve-sparing prostatectomy; Prostate cancer; Quantitative analysis; Tractography;

   Abstract : Prostatectomy, surgical resection of the whole prostate is a common treatment for high- risk prostate cancer. Common side effects include long-time urinary and or erectile dysfunction due to damage inflicted to periprostatic nerves. READ MORE

3. 2. Relationship between smoking and erectile dysfunction

   University essay from Nordiska ministerrådet/Nordic School of Public Health NHV

   Author : Rahman Shiri; [2005]
   Keywords : Cigarette; Erectile Dysfunction; Impotence; Smoking; Vascular Disease;

   Abstract : The aims of this study were to determine the effects of smoking on the incidence and prognosis of erectile dysfunction (ED) and that of ED on smoking behavior, and to find out whether smoking either directly or through vascular diseases causes ED. The target population comprised of all men born in 1924, 1934 or 1944 and residing in the city of Tampere or 11 adjacent municipalities in Finland. READ MORE