Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Complication in the Emergency Department

Inflatable penile prostheses are a widely utilized treatment for erectile dysfunction. While MRI is the optimal imaging modality for patients with suspected implant complications, it is often unavailable in the acute setting. In light of these limitations, we present a case of urethral perforation b...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2024, Vol.12 (10)
Main Authors: Sedaghat, Farzad, Kamona, Aws
Format: Report
Language:English
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Inflatable penile prostheses are a widely utilized treatment for erectile dysfunction. While MRI is the optimal imaging modality for patients with suspected implant complications, it is often unavailable in the acute setting. In light of these limitations, we present a case of urethral perforation by an implanted penile cylinder and its evaluation with contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) in an emergent setting.
ISSN:2227-9032
2227-9032
DOI:10.3390/healthcare12100964