title: Major complications of silicone penile prosthesis: predisposing clinical situations.
abstract: Necrosis of the corpora cavernosa of the penis developed in 2 patients with diabetes mellitus complicated by significant vascular disease following insertion of a silicone penile prosthesis necessitating its removal. The surgical maneuvers thought to predispose to these complications will be considered.
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers