Patient with history of total prostatectomy developed urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.On [date redacted], he had an implanted penile prosthesis (ipp) implanted.Within 15 days of discharge he had developed bleeding at the site, redness, pain and fever.He was readmitted and found to have a uti and scrotal wound drainage.He was started on iv antibiotics and then oral agents when discharged two days later.One month later, he was readmitted to have the ipp pump removed.A small hole was found in the skin lying over the ipp pump.A small fistula was also found and excised.The ipp pump was explanted and replaced with another.Patient discharged the same day.It is unclear if the ipp pump contributed to this event or if any defect was identified.It is available for examination by the company.
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