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Super Moderator
[1]. The predominate theoretical background for improvements in erectile function with Li-ESWT is that the treatment may promote the formation of new blood vessels and improve endothelial function in the corpora cavernosa [2].
However, in spite of promising pilot studies, the results of randomised controlled trials have been mixed with some finding effect on ED and some showing no differences between active treatment and sham control [3]. Therefore, Li-ESWT remains controversial. In this month’s issue of International J
In conclusion, Yamaçake et al. should be commended for contributing to our knowledge about Li-ESWT and their inclusion of a new device and a new patient group into the literature is valuable. However, the trial is not robust enough to make any definite conclusions and the authors are absolutely accurate in their final remark stating that “Additional studies, including large multicenter, longer term, randomised, and sham-controlled studies, are required before Li-ESWT can be adopted as a standard therapy and a treatment that can “cure” ED.” At this point in time, much research on Li-ESWT in ED is still needed. Compliance with ethical standards
However, in spite of promising pilot studies, the results of randomised controlled trials have been mixed with some finding effect on ED and some showing no differences between active treatment and sham control [3]. Therefore, Li-ESWT remains controversial. In this month’s issue of International J
In conclusion, Yamaçake et al. should be commended for contributing to our knowledge about Li-ESWT and their inclusion of a new device and a new patient group into the literature is valuable. However, the trial is not robust enough to make any definite conclusions and the authors are absolutely accurate in their final remark stating that “Additional studies, including large multicenter, longer term, randomised, and sham-controlled studies, are required before Li-ESWT can be adopted as a standard therapy and a treatment that can “cure” ED.” At this point in time, much research on Li-ESWT in ED is still needed. Compliance with ethical standards
