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Prevention of Prosthetic Infection: Penile Implants and Artificial Urinary Sphincters

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Abstract

Introduction: Infections in urologic prosthetic surgery are complex complications for patients and surgeons.

Methods: A literature review was conducted to identify all studies related to infections in penile prosthetic and artificial urinary sphincter surgery.

Results: Significant improvements have been made in urologic prostheses to decrease rates of infection and prompt recognition with proper management is imperative.

Conclusions: Infections are decreasing in penile prosthetic surgery with advances in technology and surgical techniques. Modifiable risk factors should be evaluated and addressed whenever possible.

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Reinstatler, L., Munarriz, R.M., Gross, M.S. (2020). Prevention of Prosthetic Infection: Penile Implants and Artificial Urinary Sphincters. In: Martins, F.E., Kulkarni, S.B., Köhler, T.S. (eds) Textbook of Male Genitourethral Reconstruction. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21447-0_47

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