JOURNAL ARTICLE

Delayed closed-suction drain removal following inflatable penile prosthesis placement: a multi-institutional experience.

  • Published In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2023, v. 20, n. 12. P. 1440 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Shumaker, Luke; Zulia, Nicholas; Kennedy, Emmett; Beilan, Jonathan; Ortiz, Nicolas; Baumgarten, Adam 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the safety and outcomes of maintaining percutaneous closed-suction bulb drains for 48 hours or longer following primary three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation. In a retrospective multi-institutional study of 209 patients, the infection rate was 1.4%, and hematoma formation occurred in 3.3%, with anticoagulation and/or antiplatelet therapy significantly associated with hematoma risk. The findings suggest that extended drain duration beyond 48 hours is safe, with infection rates comparable to other modern cohorts and a low incidence of hematoma. Limitations include the study's retrospective design and lack of a control group, but the data address a gap in the literature regarding prolonged drain use after IPP placement.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2023/12, Vol. 20, Issue 12, p1440
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Mathematics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1743-6095
  • DOI:10.1093/jsxmed/qdad132
  • Accession Number:174272956
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