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Stretch due to Penile Prosthesis Reservoir Migration
E Baten1, T Vandewalle1, K van Renterghem1
1Jessa Ziekenhuis, Hasselt, Belgium.
Urology Case Reports
|January 22, 2016
Summary
Penile prosthesis reservoir migration is rare but can cause deflation issues. Surgical removal and replacement resolved the problem, restoring function.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Penile prostheses are implanted to treat erectile dysfunction.
- Reservoir migration is a rare but documented complication of penile prosthesis implantation.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old male patient experienced impossible deflation of his penile prosthesis 4 years post-implantation.
- A CT scan revealed the prosthesis reservoir had migrated to the left rectus abdominis muscle.
Findings:
- Muscular compression of the migrated reservoir inhibited refilling, leading to the deflation issue.
- Surgical removal and replacement of the reservoir successfully restored penile prosthesis function.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare complications like reservoir migration.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for successful management and patient recovery.
