title: Significance of biofilm for the prosthetic surgeon.
abstract: Biofilm formation on implanted medical devices is becoming more recognized as both a common finding and a potential problem. Although seen frequently in nature, these sequestered bacterial communities are proving to be an assiduous enemy as medical device technologies advance. The penile prosthesis has gone through many improvements, now with a more reliable mechanical function and a reduced infection rate. However, there remains a notable increase in infectious risk in revisions compared to novel cases, with many implants found to harbor a subclinical bacterial presence isolated in biofilms. This article focuses on recent updates in implant technology and surgical technique to combat infection, and reviews current research on biofilm prevention and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA.
authors.forename: R Charles
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Welliver
authors.forename: Brittney L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Hanerhoff
authors.forename: Gerard D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Henry
authors.forename: Tobias S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Köhler
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019935:Penile Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D015917:Penile Prosthesis; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*
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