Fournier's gangrene: a complication of penile prosthetic implantation in a renal transplant patient.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The management of erectile impotence in renal transplant patients remains problematical. The enhanced risk of surgical infection in this immunosuppressed patient population must be addressed if prosthetic implantation is contemplated. A case of Fournier's gangrene (synergistic necrotizing gangrene of the genitalia) following implantation of a Small-Carrion penile prosthesis is reported. This potentially life-threatening infection demonstrates graphically the surgical infection risk of this population and suggests extreme caution before proceeding with a prosthetic operation in this unique subset of impotent patients.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Walther, PJ; Andriani, RT; Maggio, MI; Carson, CC
Published Date
- February 1, 1987
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 137 / 2
Start / End Page
- 299 - 300
PubMed ID
- 3543410
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0022-5347
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)43987-5
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States