Expandable penile implant

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1984-05-02

1986-09-16

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

623 12, A61F 500

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active

046115846

ABSTRACT:
A penile implant for use in treating erectile impotence includes an elongated flexible rod having a short proximal stem to support the implant and longer distal portion to be implanted in the corpus cavernosum of a penis. A layer of swellable hydrophilic material covers at least part of the distal portion. When the implant is implanted, the hydrophilic layer absorbs water and expands to increase the girth of the penis.

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Page 530 from The Journal of Urology entitled "The Effect of Hydron on Latex Urinary Catheters".

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