Abstract
Thirty-one men participated in a clinical trial of a. simplified vacuum erection device (Catalyst) in which the pump and penile cylinder have been combined to facilitate the pumping required to induce a vacuum. Of the 28 men who completed the three-month trial, 26 (93%) reported overall satisfaction with the device and an intention to continue its use, and 2 men were unable to maintain a satisfactory erection. Episodes of mild bruising or development of petechiae occurred in 9 men. None of the complications required treatment or prevented safe use of the device. Our experience with this new vacuum device indicates a high degree of patient satisfaction and minimal complications. On average, patients rated ease of use high at all follow-up visits.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 526-528 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Urology |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |