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Case Reports
. 2023 Dec 20;37(1):162-164.
doi: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2281214. eCollection 2024.

Crohn's-related enterocutaneous fistula: a unique cause of penile prosthesis infection

Priscilla D Anderton  1 , Jennifer C Blake  2 , J Scott Thomas  2 , Jacob W Lucas  1
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Crohn's-related enterocutaneous fistula: a unique cause of penile prosthesis infection

Priscilla D Anderton et al. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). .

Abstract

Genitourinary manifestations are rare in patients with Crohn's disease, and a small percentage of patients will experience enterocutaneous fistulas. Infection is one of the most common complications associated with inflatable penile prosthesis placement, which can be associated with fistula formation. In this report, we present a patient with Crohn's disease who developed an inflatable penile prosthesis infection secondary to an undiagnosed enterocutaneous fistula.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; fistula; infection; inflatable penile prosthesis.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no funding or conflicts of interests. The patient consented in writing to publication of medical information and photographs.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
CT of abdomen and pelvis at the time of patient’s first admission. Right groin abscess present with possible communication to the retroperitoneum.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Fistulogram taken during patient’s last admission. Connection seen between bowel and abdomen.
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