Gangrene of the Penis after Implantation of Penile Prosthesis: Case Reports, Treatment Recommendations and Review of the Literature
1993; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 150; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0022-5347(17)35433-2
ISSN1527-3792
AutoresDarwich E. Bejany, Paul Perito, Michael S. Lustgarten, Robert K. Rhamy,
Tópico(s)Hormonal and reproductive studies
ResumoWe 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.
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