SynthesisInternational journal of impotence research2026
Efficacy of vacuum erectile device in refractory erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Standard Therapy Plus Adjunctive Vegan Lifestyle Intervention in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Case Report.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Apparent Non-Response to Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in Erectile Dysfunction: A Narrative Review of Structured Reassessment and Management.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Penile Rehabilitation After Surgery for Prostate Cancer: An Umbrella Review on Traditional Approaches and Novel Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Oncosexology: A Narrative Review on Sexual Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients.Cancer medicine · 2026Review
- Diabetic Neuropathy and Erectile Dysfunction: Unveiling the Neural Pathways Behind a Vascular Symptom.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Understanding self-inflicted penile strangulation: a case series analysis of clinical management and psychological considerations.The Canadian journal of urology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Vacuum erection device (VED) as one of the approved therapies for erectile dysfunction (ED) is widely used. However, available evidence of VED efficacy on refractory ED, a condition often unresponsive to phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, is limited. A literature search was performed using PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library to identify all clinical trials up to December 2024. The primary outcome was efficacy defined as successful intercourse or intercourse satisfaction after VED intervention, and the secondary outcome was the incidence of most common side effects. The pooled rate with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was selected as the effect size. Heterogeneity was assessed by Cochran's Q test and the I
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