[Penile erection using vacuum devices: our experience with 100 impotent patients with organic etiology]

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and acceptability of the erection suction device in patients with erectile dysfunction from organic causes. One hundred patients suffering from impotence due to different organic etiologies were evaluated following a protocol which included patient history, physical examination, general blood tests, hormonal tests, erection (Rigiscan) study and vascular and neurological tests. In 87% of the patients, a correct erection was achieved when the suction device was used for sexual intercourse. However, only 28.7% accepted to use this method routinely.