Back-pressure testing to prevent autoinflation of penile prosthetic devices

Autoinflation of a penile prosthetic device can be a frustrating experience for the patient and surgeon alike. Although there are many causes of autoinflation, elevated reservoir pressure at the time of surgical placement is one of the more common etiologies. We describe a simple, quick technique to...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1996-11, Vol.48 (5), p.779-780
Main Authors: Govier, Fred E., McClure, R. Dale, Weissman, Robert M., Kramer-Levien, Denise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Penile Prosthesis
Pressure
Prosthesis Failure
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the genital tract and mammary gland
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
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Summary:Autoinflation of a penile prosthetic device can be a frustrating experience for the patient and surgeon alike. Although there are many causes of autoinflation, elevated reservoir pressure at the time of surgical placement is one of the more common etiologies. We describe a simple, quick technique to quantitate reservoir pressures and volume, preventing pressures that could lead to autoinflation.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(96)00240-3