Résumé
Objective To solve the problem of erectile dysfunction in clinical forensic medicine investigation by using the nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) testing. Method 13 cases who complained erectile dysfunction after trauma were studied by using RIGISCAN PLUS SYSTEM. Results In 13 cases, the results of NPT testing showed that the erectile function was normal in 3 cases, slight dropping in 5 cases, medium dropping in 2 cases, and completely losing in 3 cases. In 5 cases which were serious erectile dysfunction as tested by IIEF, the NPT showed that the erectile function was normal in 1 case, slight dropping in 1 case, medium dropping in 1 cases, and losing completely in 2 cases. Conclusion The nocturnal penile tumescence testing can solve the problem of erectile dysfunction in forensic medicine investigation including the estimatieon of the severity of injury, labor ability assessment and some related questions.