Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1990-05-14
1991-11-26
Isabella, David J.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
623 12, A61F 500, A61F 204
Patent
active
050674854
ABSTRACT:
A technique for the treatment of male impotence. The apparatus to be implanted in the corpus cavernosum of the penis is a cylinder of an implantable polymer. The cylinder is generally flexible and has a plurality of transitions from a lesser diameter to a greater diameter. As the cylinder is filled with fluid under pressure, the areas of lesser diameter tend to expand, thereby effectively lengthening the cylinder without an unacceptable increase in girth. Optional rings may be positioned over the areas of lesser diameter to prevent collapse. An optional outer sheath also improves longitudinal stability.
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Burke Elizabeth M.
Isabella David J.
Jaeger Hugh D.
Mentor Corporation
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