Gangrene of the distal penis after implantation of malleable penile prosthesis in a diabetic patient

We present a rare clinical case of distal penile gangrene in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus after the implantation of malleable penile prosthesis. Necrosis of the glans penis, urethral meatus, dorsal penile shaft, and corpora cavernosa was observed, and a distal penectomy was performed.

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Published in:Advances in therapy 2008-02, Vol.25 (2), p.143-147
Main Authors: Yildirim, Asif, Basok, Erem Kaan, Basaran, Adnan, Tokuc, Resit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Cardiology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Endocrinology
Erectile Dysfunction - surgery
Gangrene - etiology
Health technology assessment
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oncology
Penile Diseases - etiology
Penile Implantation - adverse effects
Penile Prosthesis - adverse effects
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Rheumatology
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Summary:We present a rare clinical case of distal penile gangrene in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus after the implantation of malleable penile prosthesis. Necrosis of the glans penis, urethral meatus, dorsal penile shaft, and corpora cavernosa was observed, and a distal penectomy was performed.
ISSN:0741-238X
1865-8652
DOI:10.1007/s12325-008-0021-2