title: AMS 700 CX inflatable penile implants for Peyronie's disease: functional results, morbidity and patient-partner satisfaction.
abstract: This study was designed to clarify the functional results, morbidity and the patient-partner satisfaction observed with, the American Medical System 700 CX three-piece inflatable prosthesis in the treatment of impotence associated with Peyronie's disease. Thirty-three patients were treated and additional plaque surgery was performed in 13 cases (40%). Within 10 days of surgery, four patients (12%) developed a wound infection which was treated conservatively and one patient (3%) experienced glandular ischemia. At the 6-week follow-up, complete penile straightening was achieved in 23 patients (70%), while penile rigidity was considered optimal by all patients. On the contrary, the penis was considered short by 10 patients (30%). Five diabetic patients (15%) complained of severe scrotal and penile pain during full activation of the implant and in one of these patients (3%) the implant had to be removed. Due to spontaneous erections occurring after implant activation one patient (3%) required replacement of the reservoir from the Retzius space into the peritoneum. At the long-term follow-up (mean +/- SE: 17 +/- 2.2 months), 23 patients were evaluated and all found to be engaging in intercourse with the prosthesis. However, five patients (21%) and three of the 13 partners (25%) assessed were not yet completely satisfied. The American Medical System CX700 inflatable penile prosthesis obtains complete penile straightening in 70% and rigidity in 100% of impotent patients with Peyronie's disease. Patients should be fully informed about possible surgical morbidity and actual post-operative penile length.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Milan School of Medicine, Italy.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Montorsi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Guazzoni
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Barbieri
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maga
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rigatti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Graziottin
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pizzini
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Miani
mesh_terms: D003075:Coitus; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000601:surgery*; D015917:Penile Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012747:Sexual Partners