Peyronie's disease (PD) is a fibrous inelastic scar of the tunica albuginea, leading to penile deformity, penile curvature, shortening, narrowing, and painful erections that subsequently lead to painful or unsatisfying sexual intercourse.
No consensus exists yet on the ideal management of PD. This fact is a result of our limited knowledge of its etiology and causative factors. The acute presentation of PD is treated conservatively, and surgical approaches are only attempted if severe curvature, narrowing, or indentation persists for more than 1 year; PD stability exists for at least 3 months; curvature impedes sexual intercourse; and severe penile shortening occurs. This review focuses on new developments for conservative treatment strategies for PD.
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Kuehhas FE, Weibl P, Georgi T, Djakovic N, Herwig R. Are you the author?
Department of Urology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Department of Urology, Medical University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Department of Urology, Clinic Altoetting, Altoetting, Germany.
Reference: Rev Urol. 2011;13(3):139-46.
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PMID: 22110397
