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[Experiences with a vacuum apparatus in the treatment of erection disorders]. 1993

E J Meuleman

Academisch Ziekenhuis, Afd. Urologie, Nijmegen.

The efficacy of two types of an external vacuum device designed to overcome erectile dysfunction was evaluated in 78 unselected patients. In 80% an organic aetiological factor was found. Although 77% of the men were able to achieve an erection adequate for penetration, only 46% continued treatment after 1 month. Among the reasons for discontinuation were ineffectiveness in 18 (23%), side effects in 7 (9%), recovery of spontaneous erection in 6 (8%), the time-consuming nature of the procedure 5 (6%), lack of acceptance of patient and partner 4 (5%), the high costs of the pump 2 (3%). The highest discontinuation rate was encountered in patients without signs of organic aetiology (81%). The device provides a non-invasive, reversible and safe alternative for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It does not necessitate comprehensive aetiological assessment of erectile dysfunction. There are no differences between the results of vacuum device therapy (this study) and autoinjection therapy (the literature). The selection of patients who may profit by the vacuum device is enhanced if the patient is allowed to practice in his own private environment before purchasing the device.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007172	Erectile Dysfunction	The inability in the male to have a PENILE ERECTION due to psychological or organ dysfunction.	Impotence,Male Impotence,Male Sexual Impotence,Dysfunction, Erectile,Impotence, Male,Impotence, Male Sexual,Sexual Impotence, Male
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D010349	Patient Compliance	Voluntary cooperation of the patient in following a prescribed regimen.	Client Adherence,Client Compliance,Non-Adherent Patient,Patient Adherence,Patient Cooperation,Patient Noncompliance,Patient Non-Adherence,Patient Non-Compliance,Patient Nonadherence,Therapeutic Compliance,Treatment Compliance,Adherence, Client,Adherence, Patient,Client Compliances,Compliance, Client,Compliance, Patient,Compliance, Therapeutic,Compliance, Treatment,Cooperation, Patient,Non Adherent Patient,Non-Adherence, Patient,Non-Adherent Patients,Non-Compliance, Patient,Nonadherence, Patient,Noncompliance, Patient,Patient Non Adherence,Patient Non Compliance,Patient, Non-Adherent,Therapeutic Compliances,Treatment Compliances
D010410	Penile Erection	The state of the PENIS when the erectile tissue becomes filled or swollen (tumid) with BLOOD and causes the penis to become rigid and elevated. It is a complex process involving CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS; HORMONES; SMOOTH MUSCLES; and vascular functions.	Tumescence, Penile,Nocturnal Penile Tumescence,Penile Tumescence,Erection, Penile,Penile Tumescence, Nocturnal,Tumescence, Nocturnal Penile
D004867	Equipment Design	Methods and patterns of fabricating machines and related hardware.	Design, Equipment,Device Design,Medical Device Design,Design, Medical Device,Designs, Medical Device,Device Design, Medical,Device Designs, Medical,Medical Device Designs,Design, Device,Designs, Device,Designs, Equipment,Device Designs,Equipment Designs
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D000368	Aged	A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available.	Elderly
D000369	Aged, 80 and over	Persons 80 years of age and older.	Oldest Old