The effect of vacuum devices on penile hemodynamics

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of Urology; (USA)

OSTI ID:7244447

Katz, P G; Haden, H T; Mulligan, T; Zasler, N D ^[1]

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1. Medical College of Virginia, Richmond (USA)

External vacuum devices are being used increasingly for the management of erectile dysfunction. There is limited information regarding the effect of vacuum devices on penile blood flow and potential for ischemic penile injury. The penile xenon washout rate was measured before and after application of 2 vacuum systems in 15 subjects. Compared to flaccid state measurements the xenon washout rate did not change significantly with the Synergist Erection System but it was significantly reduced with the Osbon ErecAid System. However, the degree and duration of decrease in penile blood flow that may result in ischemic changes are unknown.

• OSTI ID: 7244447
• Journal Information: Journal of Urology; (USA), Vol. 143:1; ISSN 0022-5347
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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