title: An assessment of a vacuum constriction device in treating erectile dysfunction.
abstract: Male erectile dysfunction is a common health concern, affecting an estimated 15 million men between the ages of 18 to 59. A vacuum constriction device, a mechanical apparatus using vacuum pressure to draw blood into the erectile tissue of the penis and a constriction ring worn at the base of the erect penis to maintain the erection during intercourse, is a highly efficacious treatment when combined with an instructional protocol and systematic followup program.
authors.affiliation: Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, VA Chicago Health Care System, West Side Division, IL, USA.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Willard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019985:Benchmarking; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome