Ability of the inflatable penile prosthesis to withstand rapid changes in altitude.
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.
D000531:Altitude; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers