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Question 7#

All the following are TRUE for a threepiece inflatable penile prosthesis except:

A. Infection rate with penile implant is 1%–3%
B. Patients should be warned of migration, erosion and mechanical failure
C. Penile prosthesis satisfaction rates are 70%–87%
D. Both the flaccid penis and erection produced with prosthesis are no different than normal
E. Infection and erosion are significantly higher in spinal cord injury patients

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

Answer D

The infection rates for penile prosthesis are 1%–3%. The patient considering prosthesis implantation should be informed of the possibilities of infection and erosion, mechanical failure and migration of the device that usually require reoperation. Both the appearance of the flaccid penis and the erection produced by prostheses are different than normal. Penile prosthesis satisfaction rates are high (70%–87%).