Ability of the inflatable penile prosthesis to withstand rapid changes in altitude.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1984
Abstract
Small air bubbles unavoidably included in the fluid of the inflatable penile prosthesis will expand upon exposure to increased altitude. Three prostheses with predetermined amounts of air underwent decompressions in an altitude chamber. The device was able to contain the expanded air bubbles with no extravasation of fluid or air or damage to the system.
Volume
132
Issue
5
First Page
1054
Last Page
1055
ISSN
0022-5347
Published In/Presented At
Murphy, B. P., Ball, T. P., & Novicki, D. E. (1984). Ability of the inflatable penile prosthesis to withstand rapid changes in altitude. The Journal of urology, 132(5), 1054–1055. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)49998-8
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
6492273
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article
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