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. 2000 Jan;76(891):22–25. doi: 10.1136/pmj.76.891.22

The role of penile prosthetic surgery in the modern management of erectile dysfunction

S Jain 1, A Bhojwani 1, T Terry 1
PMCID: PMC1741469  PMID: 10622775

Abstract

The management of erectile dysfunction looks set to be revolutionised with the introduction of effective oral therapies. There will remain, however, some men who do not respond to conservative measures. This article reviews the important role of penile prosthetic surgery as a treatment option in these patients.


Keywords: penile prosthesis; erectile dysfunction

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