The Penile Doppler Test (aka Papaverine Induced Penile Erection: PIPE Test or Penile Duplex Study) is a test to assess Erectile Dysfunction in men. This study is performed by a qualified Radiologist under the supervision of a Qualified Urologist. This diagnostic Radiological Investigation helps the treating physician identify the cause of Erectile Dysfunction. (WebMD)

Note: This is an “in-clinic” test performed at the Location by Prior Appointment. It cannot be shipped or delivered.

The test is performed at Govinda Medicenter in New Delhi, India.

Penile Doppler Test In Delhi (Report Components)

• Penile Arterial Evaluation
• Penile Venous Evaluation
• Vessel Diameters
• Peak Systolic Velocity
• End Diastolic Velocity
• Venous Leak
• Plaques if present
• Calcification
• Injury or Fibrotic remanants
• Resistive Index

Penile Doppler Test In New Delhi India (Penile Duplex Study Or Pipe Test)

Penile Doppler Test (aka Papaverine Induced Penile Erection : PIPE Test or Penile Duplex Study) is an essential investigation for patients suffering from erectile dysfunction. This imaging test helps identify the cause of Erectile Dysfunction. Based on the result of this test, your treating andrologist will be able to offer the best solution for your problem.

How Is Penile Doppler Test Done?

The penile doppler test is performed by a qualified radiologist. It is always performed under the supervision of a Urologist. The test has the potential risk of inducing Priapism. In that case, the patient needs administration of an antidote to reduce the artificial erection.

In the test, the radiologist administers a small dose of drug to the patients penis (corpus cavernosa) using a hypodermic syringe. After that, the patients penis blood vessels are assessed at periodic intervals of 5 minutes to grade the quality of erection and any defect in erection.

After the erections have been assessed, the patient is asked to wait in clinic till erection fully subsides.

Steps To Do A Proper Penile Duplex Study

First of all the doctor checks if there is any knot or lump in the penis. look ahead, you will see… that this is penis’s… These are the muscles inside the penis. Look at these, these are the two corpora. Corpora mean the blood vessel through which the blood circulates. So these are two corpora and this is the urethra. The urine passes through it. so… we will start from the base. the base of the penis is… These are testis. this is a testis and this is the second one. We are starting from the base. You can see the urethra is completely fine. There is no calcium in the corpora. Corpora are also looking fine. Here, we have come to the top. Now we will look from the backside. This is called the dorsal penis. The vein… Look how we start from the bottom of the penis, it is necessary to check this area as the venous leak mostly occurs here. So this is the vein let me show you the doppler, First, let us check the whole penis if there is any lump or calcium stuck somewhere. We should check the nerves from both the sides then let’s check the glans properly.

Second step is that we have to erect the penis. To make it erect, we have to administer the injection into the penis. This is an injection of trimix. I will inject 0.5 ml into his penis. I will inject 0.5 ml only in one corpus. Did it hurt? Tell me if it hurts. I used 0.5 ml, which is enough usually to get an erection. After injecting, we should press it like this. Now we will wait for five minutes for the blood supply inside the penis to start.

How Much Does Penile Doppler Test Cost In India (New Delhi)?

Penile doppler test varies in pricing. The average cost of a well done penile doppler study in India is between 6000 to 12000 INR. Penile doppler study includes the fees for the test plus any help if required later like management of priapism.

Some centers may offer cheaper pricing, but will turn away the patient if stuck with an emergency. In that case a Urologist may charge you upto 50000 INR for admission and management of Priapism.

How Do I Schedule A Penile Doppler Study In New Delhi?

You can book your test from the website. My team will contact you and help you schedule a test. Or you can connect with us directly via WhatsApp or Call.

There is no pain in the Penile Doppler test. It is a ten-minute test done in the clinic. You don’t need to come with an empty stomach for this test. Injection of Trimix or Papaverine is compulsory in the penile doppler test.

Complications of Penile Doppler Test

Sometimes there is a risk of complications if the intra penile injection is not managed properly. The erection doesn’t go down and if the doctor doesn’t give his full attention then you might lose your penis as well.

There are many patients with priapism who wander around to get an implant. Get your penile doppler test done, only if the doctor is either ready to do it himself . If he lets someone else do it, then he should guarantee you that if any complication occurs in the future then the doctor shouldn’t blame someone else for the damage.

What Parameters We Measure In A Penile Duplex Ultrasound Test?

The Penile Doppler test is very important. If your penis is not working, then this test can tell us why it is not working.

The following parameters are measured in a Penile Doppler Test

1. Baseline Penile Blood Flow
2. Cavernosal Arterial resting Diameter
3. Any Plaques or Calcification
4. Increase in Arterial diameter of Penis after stimulations
5. Peak Systolic Velocity of Cavernosal Artery (Normal is >25cm/ sec)
6. End Diastolic Velocity
7. Reversal of Diastolic Flow of Grade 5 Erection
8. Any venous Leakage in Dorsal Penile Vein at full erection
9. Any Bends, Curvatures, Glans Engorgement, Urethral Fistulas etc