An Example of Using an Ohmmeter to Find Leaks in Hydraulic Penile Prostheses

Authors

  • Luis Barragan Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston,Texas, USA
  • Irving J. Fishman Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston,Texas, USA

Abstract

Hydraulic urinary prostheses have generally been accepted as important treatments for erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. Complications of these devices are usually treated with replacement if they fail after 5-years, based on the recommendations of their manufacturer. However, if devices fail prior to that time, the source of the defect must be localized so that the defective component can be identified and replaced. The following case demonstrates such a situation.

References

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Webster GD, Sihelnik SA. Troubleshooting the malfunctioning Scott artificial urinary sphincter. J Urol. 1984; 131(2): 269-272. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)50343-2

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2024-09-18

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Luis Barragan, & Irving J. Fishman. (2024). An Example of Using an Ohmmeter to Find Leaks in Hydraulic Penile Prostheses. Urology and Andrology , 9(1), 15–16. Retrieved from https://openventio.us/index.php/UA/article/view/190

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Volume 9 Issue 1 2025

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