Roger S. Kirby - An Atlas of Erectile Dysfunction, Second Edition (Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine)

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An Atlas of ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Second edition

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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VISUAL MEDICINE SERIES

Second edition

Roger S.Kirby, MD, FRCS(Uroi), FEBU
Professor of Urology
St. Georges Hospital
London, UK

Foreword by

Tom F.Lue, MD
Professor of Urology, Department of Urology
University of California, San Francisco, and
Chief of Urology
University of California, San Francisco/Mount Zion Medical Center
San Francisco, CA, USA

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Kirby, R.S. (Roger S.)
An atlas of erectile dysfunction/Roger S.Kirby; foreword by Tom F.Lue.2nd ed.
p.; cm(The encyclopedia of visual medicine series)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-84214-241-0 (alk. paper)
1. ImpotenceAtlases. I. Title: Erectile dysfunction. II. Title. III. Series.
[DNLM: 1. ImpotenceAtlases. WJ 17 K58a 2003]
RC889.K54 2003
616.69200222dc21
2003056355

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
Kirby, R.S. (Roger S.)
An atlas of erectile dysfunction.2nd ed.
1. ImpotenceAtlases
I. Title
616.692

ISBN 0-203-00892-8 Master e-book ISBN

ISBN 1-84214-241-0 (Print Edition)

First published in 2004

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It is a great pleasure for me to introduce this recently updated and beautifully constructed Atlas of Erectile Dysfunction. For many years, Roger Kirby has been a prolific author and researcher known for his simple and practical approaches to complex urological issues. This new endeavor is further proof of the bright ideas and talent that he possesses.

Over the last two decades, innovative basic research into the functional anatomy and physiology of the penis has vastly improved our understanding of erectile function and dysfunction. Working together, scientists, clinical researchers and pharmaceutical companies have brought on revolutionary changes in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction, to the benefit of millions of men and their partners. These rapid changes in the understanding of the pathophysiology and management algorithm have also caused much confusion and debate among the medical community regarding the most appropriate and cost-effective approach to the management of erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is with great admiration and appreciation of my dear colleague Roger Kirby that I acknowledge his tremendous achievement in putting together such an extensive, yet straightforward, book on the current state of the subject.

An Atlas of Erectile Dysfunction contains diagrams of basic anatomy mechanisms, pharmacology and neurophysiology that are clearly outlined and easy to understand. The chapter on diagnosis is streamlined to give the reader an excellent idea of which tests are needed in cases where more detailed examination is necessary. The discussions covering the various options are well written, especially the sections discussing the new oral agents. The illustrations of surgical treatments, such as revascularization, penile prosthetic surgery and reconstructive surgery for Peyronies disease, are somewhat simplified but, nevertheless, illustrate the key steps involved in each technique.

Overall; this is an excellent reference book which is superbly illustrated by numerous drawings and photographs in color. The reader will not only appreciate the major progress in erectile dysfunction research and management, but will also enjoy the beautiful illustrations which make this atlas a must-read for anyone interested in this topic.

Tom F.Lue, MD
San Francisco

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Good communication is the byword of our time. Visual images convey information more coherently and more effectively than words. With this in mind, I have put together an updated Atlas of Erectile Dysfunction to make available the latest state-of-the-art information as to the causes, diagnosis and treatment options for this highly prevalent and often distressing condition. Since both family and nurse practitioners are increasingly involved in the care of men suffering from erectile dysfunction, I have included some images of other conditions affecting the external genitalia; such as condylomata acuminata and penile carcinoma. These problems can occasionally surface and cause confusion in an erectile dysfunction clinic or the family practitioner surgery.

It has been estimated that overall one in ten men suffers from erectile dysfunction. Although never life-threatening in the usual sense of being fatal, erectile dysfunction may yet have major effects on quality of life by causing considerable loss of selfesteem and often putting important life relationships in jeopardy.