Somatic-to-Autonomic Nerve Grafting

Somatic-to-Autonomic Nerve Grafting

Definition

An autograft procedure that creates end-to-side anastomoses between the femoral nerve and the penile corpora cavernosa as a treatment for erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy.

Also known as Somatic to Autonomic Nerve Grafting, Somatic-to-Autonomic Nerve Grafting, Somatic-to-Autonomic Neurorrhaphy — per NCIT