The fully inflatable penile
implant is used for impotence that occurs after
prostate cancer treatment. This type of penile implant
transfers fluid from an internal reservoir to channels
that have been implanted into the corpora cavernosa
of the penis. When compared to other types of implants,
the diameter of the penis increases the most through
use of the fully inflatable implant. After sex, a valve
is pressed to release the fluid, usually saline or saltwater,
back to the reservoir. The fully inflatable implant
is the most expensive implant available and requires
the most extensive surgery.
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