LONG-TERM RESULTS WITH HYDROFLEX AND DYNAFLEX PENILE PROSTHESES - DEVICE SURVIVAL COMPARISON TO MULTICOMPONENT INFLATABLES

Purpose: We compared our experience with self-contained inflatable and multicomponent prostheses during similar intervals. Materials and Met hods: We followed 295 patients with self-contained prostheses and 1,02 6 with multicomponent inflatable devices for up to 8 years. Revision r ates for mechanical failure, infection or patient dissatisfaction were statistically analyzed. Results: Multicomponent inflatable prostheses were superior with regard to mechanical reliability and patient satis faction, with no difference in rate of infection. Self-contained prost heses were best replaced with the AMS 700CX device, thus avoiding ane urysm. Conclusions: Self-contained inflatable prostheses may be of lim ited value for the treatment of impotence, The AMS 700CX is the device of choice for replacement of explanted self-contained prostheses.