- Used in male erectile dysfunction.
- Consist of a rigid cylinder which is placed over the penis.
- The air is sucked out of the cylinder by a hand pump or electrical pump.
- The resulting negative pressure around the penis increases penile corporeal blood flow.
- The produced erection is maintained by using a constriction ring around the base of the penis which reduces corporeal venous drainage.
- Long-term success in ~60% of patients.[1]
References:
1 - Oakley N, Moore KT (1998). Vacuum devices in erectile dysfunction: indications and efficacy. Br J Urol 1998; 82:673-81
Tags: Corporeal Blood Flow - Male Erectile Dysfunction - Penis - Vacuum Erection Device
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