TY - JOUR
AU - Iafrate, Massimo
AB - Introduction:  Penile prosthesis implant is a safe and effective option in erectile dysfunction patients, being implant procedures safe with a low risk of infection. However, when infection occurs, it represents a concrete problem for both surgeon and patient. Methods:  This is a comprehensive review of all issues relating to prosthesis infection, including causes and risk factors, methods of prevention, and management. We analyzed all preoperative and perioperative factors, which can play a role in infection of the device. Results:  Infection of penile prosthesis implant is hard to manage and correct. While the incidence of infection following first implant is up to 3%, in cases of re-implant surgery, the rate can reach as high as 18%. Many articles were found addressing prevention and treatment of penile prosthesis infection, and many analyzed all relevant pre- and perioperative factors associated with penile prosthesis implant. Although such factors have been well studied, there is no clear consensus worldwide on certain topics. Conclusions:  Penile prosthesis implant is a safe and effective option. Despite infection is a rare event, surgeons should follow strictly pre-, intra- and postoperative recommendations in order to reduce the risk of device’s infection. An appropriate antibiotic therapy should be tailored on patient’s characteristics and pathogens isolated. 
TI - Treatment of Penile Prosthesis Implant’s Infection
JF - Urologia Internationalis
DO - 10.1159/000508472
DA - 2020-08-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/karger/treatment-of-penile-prosthesis-implant-s-infection-SLDLHoWpu4
SP - 542
EP - 545
VL - 104
IS - 7-8
DP - DeepDyve
ER -