Evolution of penile prosthetic devices
Korean Journal of Urology
;
: 179-186, 2015.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Penile implant usage dates to the 16th century yet penile implants to treat erectile dysfunction did not occur until nearly four centuries later. The modern era of penile implants has progressed rapidly over the past 50 years as physicians' knowledge of effective materials for penile prostheses and surgical techniques has improved. Herein, we describe the history of penile prosthetics and the constant quest to improve the technology. Elements of the design from the first inflatable penile prosthesis by Scott and colleagues and the Small-Carrion malleable penile prosthesis are still found in present iterations of these devices. While there have been significant improvements in penile prosthesis design, the promise of an ideal prosthetic device remains elusive. As other erectile dysfunction therapies emerge, penile prostheses will have to continue to demonstrate a competitive advantage. A particular strength of penile prostheses is their efficacy regardless of etiology, thus allowing treatment of even the most refractory cases.
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Assunto principal:
Pênis
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Prótese de Pênis
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Implante Peniano
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Tecnologia Biomédica
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Previsões
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Disfunção Erétil
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Journal of Urology
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
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