Another surgical option for some men is vascular surgery, which attempts to correct some blood vessel causes of erectile dysfunction. Young men (under 45) who have had injuries to the pelvis or penis are most likely to be helped by this treatment. This surgery fixes problems with blocked or injured blood vessels in the penis. It may help in rare cases. It is mostly considered for men with no known risk factors for hardened arteries.
When an accident leaves a penile vessel too injured or blocked to carry blood, the surgeon may connect to a nearby artery to get around the site. This can clear a pathway so enough blood can be supplied to the penis to cause an erection.
Venous Ligation Surgery
This procedure binds leaky penile vessels that cause the penis to soften during an erection. Because proper firmness depends on blood flow through the arteries and relaxation of the spongy tissue in the penis, blocking off leaky veins makes sure there is enough blood trapped in the penis to create a good erection. Since long-term success rates are less than 5%, this technique is rarely a choice for correcting ED.
Vascular surgeries are still thought of as experimental by some, and may not be covered by your health plan.
Neither the penile arterial revascularization or venous ligation surgeries are recommended if you use tobacco or have:
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