Gangrene of the penis after implantation of penile prosthesis: case reports, treatment recommendations and review of the literature.
We report 3 cases of gangrene of the penis seen at our institution after penile prosthesis implantation. All 3 patients had insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Amputation was required in 2 patients. Aggressive debridement in conjunction with hyperbaric oxygen prevented amputation in the third patient.
Bejany
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DE
Department of Urology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.
Perito
P E
PE
Lustgarten
M
M
Rhamy
R K
RK
D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D015917:Penile Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*