Journal of clinical laser medicine & surgery
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J Clin Laser Med Surg · Feb 1999
Case ReportsEarly relief of erectile dysfunction after laser decompression of herniated lumbar disc.
The use of percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by herniated disc disease is described. ⋯ The literature now includes 23 cases well-documented cases of erectile dysfunction caused by spinal cord disc herniation. PLDD is a minimally invasive procedure that that can be used to treat herniation of intervertebral discs, which has been found to cause erectile dysfunction.