Penile implants: newer devices provide improved function, safety and satisfaction
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Penile implants Complications Semirigid penile prostheses Inflatable penile prostheses
Penile prostheses are considered to be the definitive solution for the treatment of organic erectile dysfunction in those in whom medical therapy, such as phosphodiesterase inhibitors, is contraindicated or in those who have failed more conservative measures. The advent of new surgical tools and new infection-resistant materials has significantly reduced the risk of intraand postoperative compl...
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عنوان ژورنال: Trends in Urology & Men's Health
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2044-3730
DOI: 10.1002/tre.311