Distal corporoplasty for lateral extrusion of penile prosthesis cylinders.
OBJECTIVE
Lateral extrusion of a penile prosthesis cylinder is an uncommon but distressing problem. A technique is described to reseat the cylinder in a more medial and secure position under the glans penis by creating a new cavity for the cylinder behind the back wall of the fibrotic sheath containing it.


METHODS
A total of 14 patients underwent corporoplasty using this technique with followup as long as 2 years.


RESULTS
All patients had a satisfactory result with no recurrence of the original problem.


CONCLUSIONS
This method which places the cylinder behind 2 secure layers is straightforward, simple and reliable.
Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA.
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Mulcahy
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015917:Penile Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods*