Effectiveness of Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction: An Analysis of Sexual Function and Penile Hardness at Erection: An Umbrella Review.

The present umbrella review of five systematic reviews and meta-analyses was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Li-ESWT) in the treatment of vascular origin Erectile Dysfunction (ED). A search was carried out in the databases of Pubmed, Scopus, Medline, Scielo and Embase. Participants were divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving Li-ESWT and a control group receiving simulated shock waves.