Complications of Penile Prosthesis Surgery for Impotence

Abstract
Complications and their management in 1207 [human] cases of semirigid rod prosthesis for erectile failure are presented. Major complications occurred in 7.8% of the cases. Complications and management of 84 cases of impotence treated with inflatable penile prostheses also are discussed. Mechanical problems occurred in 44% of the cases and medical complications occurred in 10%.