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J. Francois Eid, M.D. 50 East 69th Street New York, NY 10021 http://www.UrologicalCare.com info@urologicalcare.com Telephone: 212-535-6690 Fax: 212-535-7025 |
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Vacuum Constriction DevicesExternal Vacuum Pump: Advantages
How it Works:This mechanical device consisting of a plastic cylinder is placed externally over the penis. Activation of an attached pump creates a vacuum that encourages blood to flow in to the penis. A rubber ring is then snapped over the base of the penis, keeping the blood in the penis and maintaining the erection.Long Term ExperienceLong term follow-up of men who chose the vacuum constriction devices as primary treatment for their Erectile Dysfunction reveals that this treatment option is inappropriate for men with mild Erectile Dysfunction and ineffective for men with severe Erectile Dysfunction. It seems that men with moderate Erectile Dysfunction are the best candidates for this treatment option. Our study, which was recently published in Urology (May 1999), showed that even when properly trained, 65% of patients who purchased the device stopped using it. Of the patients who discontinued, most stopped treatment early (1-4 months).In addition, now that effective oral medication is available for men with moderate Erectile Dysfunction, the use of vacuum constriction devices in this patient population will most likely also decrease. |
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J. Francois Eid, M.D. 50 East 69th Street New York, NY 10021 http://www.UrologicalCare.com info@urologicalcare.com Telephone: 212-535-6690 Fax: 212-535-7025 |