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ReviewThe Pan African medical journal2025

Management of penile prosthesis complications: a case series and review of current surgical strategies.

Moussaab Rachid, Hamza Rais, Ghassane El Omri, Younes Houry, Abdeljalil Heddat

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Review in The Pan African medical journal, 2025. 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 authors.

Moussaab RachidDepartment of Urology, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Hamza RaisDepartment of Urology, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Ghassane El OmriDepartment of Urology, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Younes HouryDepartment of Urology, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Abdeljalil HeddatDepartment of Urology, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Penile prostheses offer a definitive solution for organic erectile dysfunction, particularly in cases where medical therapies are ineffective or contraindicated. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and infection-resistant materials, complications still arise. This article presents a case series of three patients experiencing different penile prosthesis complications, including severe penile pain, perineal infection, and prosthesis displacement. Management strategies included surgical removal and replacement of prostheses, administration of antibiotics, and careful post-operative monitoring. Key complications discussed include infections, erosion, mechanical malfunctions, and persistent pain. Effective management involves strict aseptic techniques, patient education, and prompt surgical intervention when necessary. This study underscores the importance of meticulous surgical practice and ongoing patient care to mitigate complications and improve outcomes for penile prosthesis recipients.

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Erectile DysfunctionPenile ImplantationPenile ProsthesisPostoperative ComplicationsAnti-Bacterial AgentsDevice RemovalHumansMalePatient Education as TopicProsthesis FailureProsthesis-Related InfectionsAnti-Bacterial Agentsinflatable penile prosthesesPenile implantssemirigid penile prostheses

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PMID40353122
PMCPMC12065554

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