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ABSTRACT: Introduction
In developing countries most patients with refractory erectile dysfunction cannot afford a penile prosthesis (PP) due to its cost and non-coverage by insurance companies.Aim
To assess the patient satisfaction outcomes with a novel, low-cost, semi-rigid PP.Methods
52 patients who had received the Shah semi-rigid PP between January 2013 and December 2018 were included in this bidirectional study. Patient demographics including age, etiology, body mass index, length of PP received and post-operative complications were recorded. Patient satisfaction with the PP was evaluated using the modified Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) Questionnaire.Main outcome measures
The primary outcome measures were overall satisfaction, t
SUBMITTER: Krishnappa P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8360909 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature