Teloken C, Souto J C, Da Ros C, Thorel E, Souto C A
Department of Urology, Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericordia, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
J Urol. 1992 Dec;148(6):1905-6. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)37067-2.
Penile prosthetic implantation is a successful procedure for the management of male erectile impotence. However, infection remains the most serious complication requiring removal of the device. Later reinsertion can be difficult due to fibrosis and a shortened penis. We present 3 cases of penile infection with Staphylococcus epidermidis in which a new penile prosthesis was placed after 72 hours of continuous irrigation of the corpora cavernosa with rifamycin. The procedure requires judicious selection of patients and a stable clinical status.
