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Sexual function after aortic surgery
Author(s) -
Magee Reginald
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2003.02697.x
Subject(s) - medicine , aortic surgery , informed consent , sexually active , sexual function , surgery , general surgery , family medicine , aorta , alternative medicine , pathology , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
Background: Male patients attending for follow up after aortic surgery have often commented that there has been a change in their sexual function. Methods: A survey of patients attending vascular outpatient clinic and private practice following aortic surgery was carried out by personal interview. Results: Of those who were sexually active before operation, 40% thought that there had been a diminution in performance and 11% thought that there was some improvement. Similar results have been found in other centres. Conclusions: Aortic surgery carries a risk of diminution in sexual function as a consequence of the operation. It is the duty of the surgeon to warn patients of this risk when seeking informed consent.