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[Treatment of erectile dysfunction with vacuum constriction device]
E Segenreich1, J Shmuely, S Israilov
1Urology Institute, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva.
Harefuah
|March 15, 1993
Summary
The vacuum constriction device (VCD) offers a safe and effective solution for erectile dysfunction, with 75% of men achieving adequate erections. Many users continued regular use, reporting satisfying intercourse with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Sexual Medicine
Context:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects a significant number of men, impacting quality of life.
- Noninvasive mechanical devices offer an alternative to pharmacological or surgical treatments for ED.
- The vacuum constriction device (VCD) is a widely available option for managing erectile difficulties.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the vacuum constriction device (VCD) in men with organic and psychogenic impotence.
- To assess long-term patient adherence and satisfaction with VCD use for achieving and maintaining erections.
Summary:
- A study involving 150 men with impotence found that 75% achieved adequate erections using a VCD.
- Of these, 65 men used the VCD regularly for over 25 months on average, reporting satisfactory intercourse.
- Complications were minimal, including mild numbness, cyanosis, and petechiae, all resolving without intervention.
Impact:
- The VCD presents a safe, inexpensive, and user-friendly option for men experiencing erectile dysfunction.
- It provides a viable alternative for sexual intercourse, complementing other ED treatment modalities.
- Successful VCD utilization can significantly improve sexual satisfaction and quality of life for impotent individuals.