Which is a procedure that can treat male impotence?
a. Penectomy
b. Dorsal vein ligation
c. Circumcision
d. Adrenalectomy
ANS: B
By ligating the dorsal vein and collateral vessels of the penis to delay venous return from the erectile tissue, the penile erection may be sustained. Implantation of a penile prosthesis also helps to maintain an erection.
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