Publications by authors named "Joshua Schammel"
Penile prosthesis implantation is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) with high patient satisfaction and effectiveness. Unfortunately, infections remain a dreaded complication, often necessitating device removal and imposing a substantial healthcare cost. Biofilms are communities of microorganisms encased in a self-produced polymeric matrix that can attach to penile prostheses.
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- The study analyzed complications in men having inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) revisions, focusing on differences between complete and partial component exchanges.
- Men who had partial exchanges had a higher infection rate (7.1%) compared to those with complete exchanges (2.2%) and also experienced more non-infectious issues, such as pump malfunction.
- Overall, the findings indicate that opting for a partial component revision increases the risk of complications when compared to a complete device exchange.