What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on three cases of penile gangrene observed at their institution after penile prosthesis implantation.
What They Found
They found that all 3 patients had insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Amputation was required in 2 patients, while aggressive debridement in conjunction with hyperbaric oxygen prevented amputation in the third patient.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was conducted at an institution outside of Canada.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is its small sample size, consisting of only three case reports, which limits generalizability.