[Erection disorders. II: Therapeutic possibilities].

Among the therapeutical options surgical revascularisation represents the most physiological treatment of the wide-spread vascular impotence. In contrast isolated surgery on the penile venous system is rarely efficient. So far the most impressive results have been achieved by intracavernous injection of vasoactive drugs. External penile devices, such as the vacuum-constrictor-apparatus, were not successful just as the implantation of penile prostheses.