Anatomy and strength of the tunica albuginea: its relevance to penile prosthesis extrusion.
Published May 1, 1994 · G. Hsu, G. Brock, L. Martínez-Piñeiro
The Journal of urology
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Key takeawayThe ventral aspect of the penis, lacking external collagen bundles, is vulnerable to penile prosthesis extrusion due to its anatomical structure.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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