Small Bowel Obstruction from a Displaced Penile Prosthesis Reservoir: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 22
Abstract
Aims: To alert practitioners to complications regarding inflatable penile prostheses. Presentation of Case: A 56 year-old male with a history of an inflatable penile prosthesis and multiple revisions was found to have a small bowel obstruction. Computed tomography scan and subsequent surgery demonstrated a disconnected, displaced penile prosthesis reservoir as the cause of his bowel obstruction. Discussion: The inflatable penile prosthesis is a commonly used device for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. While patient satisfaction is high, this is device is prone to complications that arise with prosthetic, mechanical implants. Conclusion: Inflatable penile prostheses are common devices that can have immediate and delayed complications. Practitioners should be aware of the device and its complications when evaluating patients.
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Michael H. Johnson, Frank E. Johnson
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