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Mentor inflatable penile prosthesis.

D C Merrill
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The new Mentor prosthesis is similar in appearance to the Scott inflatable penile prosthesis, consisting of a pump, a reservoir, and two penile cylinders. The penile cylinders of the Mentor prosthesis are constructed of Bioflex polyurethane, a new polymer which is more durable and less elastic than silicone. The use of Bioflex cylinders should increase device longevity and eliminate cylinder aneurysms. It also may be possible to correct penile deformities produced by silicone cylinders which have formed aneurysms by replacing the dilated cylinders with Bioflex cylinders. The new Mentor prosthesis utilizes snap-on connectors which rely on plastic clamps rather than suture ties to fix tubings to connectors. This method of attaching tubing to connectors will reduce operating time and should reduce the incidence of connector leaks.

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D C Merrill. 1983. Mentor inflatable penile prosthesis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-4295(83)90229-7

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