Unusual trivial trauma may end with extrusion of a well-functioning penile prosthesis: a case report
2007
Infection and Extrusion of Penile Prosthesis After Trivial Trauma
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Salama Nader, Kishimoto Tomoteru, Kanayama Hiro-Omi, Kagawa Susumu
Hypothesis
Can trivial trauma lead to infection and extrusion of a well-functioning penile prosthesis?
Conclusion
Proper sizing of penile prostheses is crucial to avoid exposure to trauma, and antibiotic-coated prostheses are recommended for diabetic patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Both patients had well-functioning penile prostheses prior to the trauma.
- Infection was confirmed by cultures yielding Staphylococcus epidermidis.
- Both patients had a history of diabetes, which is a risk factor for prosthesis infection.
Takeaway
Two men had infections in their penile implants after minor injuries, and doctors had to remove the implants to help them get better.
Methodology
The patients underwent exploration and removal of the infected prostheses under spinal anesthesia.
Limitations
The study is based on only two case reports, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Two male patients, aged 57 and 64, both with a history of type II diabetes.
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