Complication of a penile prosthesis reservoir: venous compression masquerading as a deep venous thrombosis

We report a case of vascular compromise secondary to the reservoir of an inflatable penile prosthesis. The problem masqueraded as deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremity of a patient 3 years after a spinal cord injury.

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Published in:	The Journal of urology Vol. 146; no. 3; p. 847
Main Authors:	Flanagan, M J, Krisch, E B, Gerber, W L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1991
Subjects:	Adult Constriction, Pathologic Diagnosis, Differential Humans Iliac Vein - diagnostic imaging Iliac Vein - pathology Male Penile Prosthesis - adverse effects Radiography Thrombophlebitis - diagnosis
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Summary:	We report a case of vascular compromise secondary to the reservoir of an inflatable penile prosthesis. The problem masqueraded as deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremity of a patient 3 years after a spinal cord injury.
ISSN:	0022-5347
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-5347(17)37940-5