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Abstract | Symptomatic
Erectile dysfunction | Table 1 |
Results for Table 1 |
Regular Use
Quality of Erections |
Side effects |
Satisfaction |
PPPI commentt |
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Regular Use |
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Regular use was reported among 69% (112
of 161) group 1 and 70% (80 of 115) group 2 patients with no
statistically significant difference between groups. Of the 31% in
group 1 who did not use the device regularly 22 of 51 (44%) stated
that they lacked the opportunity, 5 (10%) stated that they no longer
needed the device and 24 (47%) listed a variety of reasons,
including loss of libido, poor personal (or partner) health, marital
problems and dissatisfaction with a device. Of those in group 2 who
did not use the vacuum constriction device regularly 17% claimed
lack of opportunity, 24% no longer needed the device and the
remaining patients listed a number of reasons similar to those of
group 1. |
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Patient Satisfaction |
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Patient satisfaction. In group 1, 82% of
respondents stated that they were satisfied with the vacuum
constriction device and believed that it had been worth the effort
and expense. Also in group 1, 18% were not satisfied with the
device, although 44% of them planned to continue to experiment with
it. Of the group 2 patients 84% of respondents were satisfied with
the vacuum constriction device compared to 16% who were not
satisfied. There was no statistical difference between groups with
respect to patient satisfaction. |
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Quality of Erections |
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Of group 1 patients 94% (150 of 160)
were satisfied with the hardness of the erection compared to 92% (99
of 107) of group 2 patients. When patients were asked about the
length of the penis while using the vacuum device, 97% (154 of 159)
in group 1 were satisfied versus 91% (97 of 107) in group 2.
Concerning the circumference of the penis with vacuum constriction
device use, 98% of the patients (156 of 159) were satisfied in group
1, while 94% (100 of 107) reported satisfaction in group 2. Thus,
overall quality of erections was greater than 90% in both groups by
all 3 parameters. |
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Partner Satisfaction |
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Patients were asked 3 questions about
partner satisfaction with respect to appearance of the penis,
function of the penis during intercourse and whether or not the
partner had commented on 'coldness' of the penis during intercourse.
There was no significant difference between groups with respect to
partner satisfaction. |
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Side effects |
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Side effects related to the vacuum
constriction device or constriction band. The results of the 2
questionnaires relative to side effects are listed in table 3. Major
problems with penile numbness, pivoting, bruising, petechiae, as
well as pain and swelling were reported by less than 10% of both
groups. Furthermore, most patients either reported no change or an
increased ability to achieve climax or orgasm, with only 23% of both
groups reporting a decrease in orgasm with vacuum constriction
device use. |
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