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ArticleCurrent urology2014

Use of BioPatch® (Protective Disk with Chlorhexidine Gluconate) in Closed-Suction Drainage for Penile Implant Surgery.

Jacob Khurgin, Bruce Garber

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Article in Current urology, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jacob KhurginEinstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
Bruce GarberHahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
Hahnemann University Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe use of closed-suction drains after penile implant surgery remains controversial. The use of BioPatch®, a protective disk with chlorhexidine gluconate, may reduce the incidence of drain-related infections, one of the feared complications of drains. The aim of this study is to describe a novel use of BioPatch® in penile implant surgery as well as additional techniques that may potentially minimize infection rates.

methodsA description of operative technique and a review of the literature will be presented. A novel approach to penile implant surgery that may reduce infection rates is described.

resultsA simple technique is described for surgeons considering implementation of closed-suction drains after penile implant surgery.

conclusionAlthough randomized controlled studies looking at drain placement following penile implant surgery are lacking, the addition of BioPatch® and the implementation of surgical techniques as described are potentially helpful in preventing infection following this surgery.

Indexed as

BioPatch®Chlorhexidine gluconateClosed-suction drainInfectionPenile implantPenile prosthesis surgeryProtective disk

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PMID26195949
PMCPMC4483297
OpenAlexW1985223667

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