Penile prosthesis

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1990-05-30

1991-11-12

O'Connor, Cary E.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61F 226

Patent

active

050639145

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for the treatment of male impotence. The apparatus has a cylinder of a biocompatible polymer which is implanted in the corpus cavernosum of the penis. The cylinder is attached at its proximal end to a base mount which is implanted in the pelvic area. In the flaccid state, the cylinder is empty and limp, and a spring within the cylinder folds the cylinder wall in upon itself to decrease its effective length. Fluid is pumped into the cylinder causing it to stiffen in the erect state. The effective length of the cylinder is increased by the addition of the fluid which compresses the internal spring and unfolds the cylinder. In this manner, the length of the penis is increased from the flaccid to the erect state.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4424807 (1984-01-01), Evans, Sr.
patent: 4875472 (1989-10-01), Levius
patent: 4881530 (1989-11-01), Trick

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