Chinese expert'consensus on low intensity pulsed ultrasound(LIPUS)for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
To standardize the research and clinical application of low intensity pulsed ultrasound(LIPUS)in the rehabilitation treatment of erectile dysfunction(ED),the Genitourinary Medical Association of China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care(GUA-CPAM),the Reproductive and Sexual Medicine Specialized Committee of the Tianjin Society of Integrative Medicine,the Beijing Zhongkejingfu International Academy of Andrology,and the Editorial Board of the Chinese Journal of Andrology organized domestic experts in urology and andrology to compile the"Chinese Expert Consensus on LIPUS for Standardized Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction"by reviewing relevant literatures and evidence-based medical evidence obtained in clinical practice.This consensus covers the physical and biological effects of microenergy LIPUS mechanical force,the mechanism of the treatment of ED,clinical indications and contraindications,therapeutic methods,safety and efficacy assessment,as well as the prospect of LIPUS in the treatment of other organ diseases,etc.,which will undoubtedly provide a diagnostic and therapeutic guideline for LIPUS in the treatment of ED,and promotes the application of the new technology of microenergetic medicine in the field of regenerative rehabilitation treatment and benefit the patients.