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Urologic prostheses

K C Shandera1, I M Thompson

  • 1Department of Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Urologic prosthetics like catheters and penile implants are common but silicone materials cause reactions. This guide helps clinicians manage urologic prosthetic issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Urologic prosthetics encompass urinary catheters, penile prostheses, artificial urinary sphincters, and testicular prostheses.
  • Silicone is the predominant material due to its inertness, sterilizability, strength, and lack of carcinogenicity.
  • However, silicone can elicit local tissue reactions and degrade over time, indicating limitations as an ideal prosthetic material.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide clinicians with an overview of common urologic prostheses.
  • To describe the function of various urologic prosthetic devices.
  • To offer guidance on managing acute urologic complaints associated with these prostheses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common urologic prosthetics.
  • Analysis of material properties, particularly silicone.

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  • Clinical guidance compilation for managing prosthetic-related issues.

    • Main Results:

    • Urologic prosthetics are diverse, with silicone being the most utilized material.
    • Silicone offers benefits but has drawbacks including tissue reaction and degradation.
    • Effective management strategies for acute urologic complaints are essential.

    Conclusions:

    • While silicone is widely used in urologic prosthetics, its limitations necessitate careful patient management.
    • Clinicians require comprehensive knowledge of prosthetic function and potential complications.
    • Further research into ideal prosthetic materials may improve patient outcomes.