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What is a penile prostheses?

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GaleEncyofMedicine

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Penile prostheses are semirigid or inflatable devices that are implanted into penises to alleviate impotence.

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What implantable devices can be used as erectile dysfunction treatment?

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