Patient was admitted for replacement/revision of inflatable penile prosthesis that was implanted approximately five years ago.Last year, surgeon reports the device was not working well and approximately four months ago this year, the device was not functioning at all.Patient was able to achieve erection, but immediately subsides after pumping the inflatable penile prosthesis.Surgeon noted appearance of fluid on exam and this is consistent with a nonfunctioning lockout valve.Device was removed and replaced with ams implanted device.Patient had no post-op complications and was discharged home the day after surgery.
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