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1The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 24, 2024
Summary
Inflatable penile prostheses can cause urethral perforation. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) effectively images this complication when MRI is unavailable in emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Inflatable penile prostheses are a common treatment for erectile dysfunction.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the preferred method for diagnosing implant complications.
- MRI is frequently inaccessible in acute care settings.
Observation:
- A case of urethral perforation caused by an inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder is presented.
- The complication occurred in an emergent situation.
- Evaluation was performed using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT).
Findings:
- Contrast-enhanced CT successfully identified the urethral perforation.
- CT provided critical diagnostic information in the absence of MRI.
- This imaging technique is valuable for emergent assessment of penile prosthesis complications.
Implications:
- Contrast-enhanced CT serves as a viable alternative imaging modality for penile prosthesis complications when MRI is unavailable.
- Prompt diagnosis and management of such complications are crucial for patient outcomes.
- This case highlights the utility of CT in emergent urological imaging scenarios.
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