Prospective Observational Longitudinal Study Evaluating Erectile Dysfunction in 50 Type 2 Diabetic Patients with BMI Below 35 Kg/m2 Submitted to Ileal Interposition Associated to Sleeve Gastrectomy-Juniper Publishers
CURRENT RESEARCH IN DIABETES & OBESITY JOURNAL JUNIPER PUBLISHERS Authored by Ricardo Alexandre Fernandes Ferro Abstract Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a mistreated and neglected complication that affects 35%-75% of males with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) leading to worsening quality of life and interpersonal relations. Males with T2DM develop ED 5-10 years earlier than non-diabetics. Methods: This was a prospective, longitudinal and observational study including 50 consecutive male patients with T2DM and a body mass index (BMI) <35Kg/m 2 who underwent laparoscopic ileal interposition associated to sleeve gastrectomy (II-SG). Objectives: Observe the ED prevalence before and after 12 months of II-SG evaluated by a questionnaire. Evaluate global sexual function 12 months after the procedure and compare with initial parameters. Analyze if diabetes duration was an interfering factor in sexual function improvement 12 month...