Chapter 13- Penile Duplex Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
What are the important vessels of penile imaging?
A
Superficial/deep dorsal vein
Dorsal arteries
Cavernosal artery
2
Q
If there’s limited flow the penis, what artery can be responsible for this? Where else should we document ?
A
The INTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY.
3
Q
A penile brachial index of <0.65 is considered normal?
True of false?
A
False
That is consistent with vasculogenic impotence.
4
Q
A penile brachial index of > 0.75 is considered normal.
True or False
A
True
5
Q
What is the measurement of a marginal PBI ?
A
0.65-0.74
6
Q
A patient should seek medical attention if the erection last longer than ___ hours
A
4
7
Q
Dorsal vein is documented only AFTER erection medication is given, true or false?
A
True
8
Q
What artery is the main supplier of an erection?
A
internal pudendal artery
