Gangrene of the penis after implantation of penile prosthesis: case reports, treatment recommendations and review of the literature.
Other Article (Journal Article;Review)
We 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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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Bejany, DE; Perito, PE; Lustgarten, M; Rhamy, RK
Published Date
- July 1993
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 150 / 1
Start / End Page
- 190 - 191
PubMed ID
- 8510251
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0022-5347
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)35433-2
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States