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Skin Necrosis Caused by Use of Negative Pressure Device for Erectile Impotence

W. Meinhardt, R. F. Kropman, A.A.B. Lycklama à Nijeholt, J. Zwartendijk

The Journal of Urology · 1990 · 36 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

We report a case of skin necrosis as a result of the use of a negative pressure device for erectile dysfunction. To our knowledge this is the first report of such a complication. The patient was paraplegic with hypesthesia and analgesia of the genital area.

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