JOURNAL ARTICLE

(130) Antibiotic Solutions are the Ideal Irrigation Choice for Inflatable Penile Implant Hydrophilic Surfaces.

  • Published In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shah, S; Im, B; Guillaume, S; Simhal, R; Evans, R; Hickok, NJ; Chung, PH 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on evaluating antibiotic irrigation solutions for reducing bacterial colonization on inflatable penile prostheses (IPPs) with hydrophilic surfaces. The study found that irrigation with a combination of vancomycin and gentamicin (VG) significantly decreased biofilm formation on IPP pieces previously dipped in either chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) or normal saline, achieving approximately a 5-log reduction in adherent bacteria compared to saline alone. The results suggest that VG is the preferred solution both for prophylactic coating and intraoperative irrigation of IPPs to minimize bacterial colonization. Further research is recommended to directly compare VG and CHG as mechanical irrigants during surgery.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1743-6095
  • DOI:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae001.124
  • Accession Number:175495851
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