Snap-Gauge band versus penile rigidity in impotence assessment.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1988
Abstract
We examined the ability of the Snap-Gauge band to differentiate rigid from nonrigid erections in men complaining of impotence. A total of 80 patients was measured by a Snap-Gauge band and via technician assessment of erectile rigidity while undergoing nocturnal penile tumescence testing. The Snap-Gauge band correctly diagnosed 77.5 per cent of the patients with a sensitivity of 70 per cent and specificity of 80 per cent. The Snap-Gauge band is inexpensive compared to sleep laboratory testing and it is relatively reliable. We conclude that the Snap-Gauge band has a role in impotence assessment and it can function as a screening device in evaluation of this problem.
Volume
140
Issue
1
First Page
61
Last Page
63
ISSN
0022-5347
Published In/Presented At
Ellis, D. J., Doghramji, K., & Bagley, D. H. (1988). Snap-Gauge band versus penile rigidity in impotence assessment. The Journal of urology, 140(1), 61–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)41486-8
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
3379699
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article