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Penile Implants - Inflateable
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The
Various Types of Penile Implants
Penile implants are just one
of several
options for impotence treatment and should be considered after other
options have failed; such as Viagra, pumps and injection therapy.
Penile implants are available in two types; semi-rigid and inflatable.
The simplest one is a pair of semi-rigid malleable (bendable) silicone
covered rods which placed in the corpus cavernosum of the penis and are
physically bent to be erect or down. The inflatable penile implant
comes in two styles; one devise comes with two cylinders placed in the
penis and a combination pump / reservoir placed in the scrotal sac. The
other inflatable implant contains two cylinders, a reservoir and a
separate pump. The reservoir is placed behind the abdominal wall, the
pump in the scrotal sac and the rods in the corpus cavernosum of the
penis.
The advantages of the
semi-rigid penile
implants are: very simple construction, least risk of malfunction, and
simple to place. The disadvantage is a semi-permanent erection, which
may be uncomfortable. The advantages of the three unit inflatable
implant are: a more natural form of erection and total erection
control. The disadvantages are: a more complex unit which yields a
higher chance of mechanical failure, most expensive and possible
undesired erection. The advantages of the two unit inflatable penile
implant are: fewer components than the previous three unit model and
somewhat easier to place. The disadvantages are: when inflated the
penis may feel less fuller and firmer than the three unit implant.
The
Risks Associated With Penile Implants
Each surgical procedure
carries a certain
amount of risk. Your surgeon will discuss the possible risks and
complications of your surgery and will answer any questions you may
have about those risks. Possible penile implant surgery risks include:
infection, tissue erosion around the device, migration of the device,
pain and malfunction.
The
Cost of Penile Implant Surgery
Depending on your
geographical region, your
choice of surgeon, implant type and placement, the average cost of
penile implant surgery is between $10,000 and $20,000; this procedure
may be covered by insurance. Financing is available through www.cosmeticsurgeryfinancing.com.
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