Intracavernosal injection therapy for impotence: preliminary results.

Intracavernosal injection of vasoactive agents is a new technique for inducing penile erection. It has applications in the counselling, diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction. Nineteen patients are reviewed representing our initial experience with this technique. Thirteen men (68%) achieved a full erection with this treatment and a further three (16%) had a partial response. The applications, method and complications are discussed.