title: Erectile Dysfunction: A Review of Historical Treatments With a Focus on the Development of the Inflatable Penile Prosthesis.
abstract: Erectile dysfunction has been a concern for men since the beginning of written history. For many men it can lead to severe psychological distress and humiliation. The treatment of erectile dysfunction has advanced significantly over the past 200 years. Men today are presented with many more viable therapy options leading to improved efficacy and more satisfactory sex lives. The objective of this article is to explore historical options for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, with particular emphasis on the development and progression of the inflatable penile prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: 1 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Kristen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gurtner
authors.affiliation: 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saltzman
authors.affiliation: 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Kristi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hebert
authors.affiliation: 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Laborde
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015917:Penile Prosthesis / Q000266:history*
keywords: erectile dysfunction; erectile dysfunction treatment; penile prosthesis