[Mechanisms of vacuum erection].
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the vacuum erection devices utilized in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.


METHODS
The different devices used for vacuum therapy are described. The indications, contraindications, complications, management and patient acceptance of vacuum erection devices are discussed.


RESULTS
The preliminary data from our study show good patient acceptance of and satisfaction with this type of therapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment of some forms of erectile dysfunction with vacuum devices has achieved encouraging results. Some cases that require higher pressures may benefit from the new electronic vacuum devices that are currently being developed.
Pomerol Monseny
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Instituto de Urología, Nefrología y Andrología (IUNA), Fundación Puigvert, Barcelona, España.
D004867:Equipment Design; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology; D014618:Vacuum
Mecanismos de erección por vacío.