Which of the following is considered the treatment of choice for erectile dysfunction?
A) Microsuppository alprostadil
B) Intracavernosal pharmacotherapy
C) PDE5 inhibitors
D) Penile prosthesis
Ans: C
Although intracavernosal pharmacotherapy, alprostadil in microsuppository form, and penile prosthesis can be used to treat erectile dysfunction, the treatment of choice is the use of PDE5 inhibitors.
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