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Device profile of the Ambicor two-piece inflatable penile prosthesis for treatment of erectile dysfunction: overview of its safety and efficacy

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Pages 9-14 | Received 16 Oct 2020, Accepted 17 Nov 2020, Published online: 01 Dec 2020

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