Peyronie's disease: surgical experience and presentation of a proximal approach.
A total of 29 patients underwent 32 operations for correction of penile curvature. Of these patients 22 underwent placement of a semirigid prosthesis and 94 per cent of those available for followup were able to resume coitus. Of the 8 patients who underwent operative correction of penile curvature and who maintained potency only 3 (38 per cent) were able to resume intercourse. Vascular compromise and/or skin slough after degloving of the penile skin was noted in 3 patients. A proximal approach to penile reconstruction is presented.
Department of Surgery, University of California Medical Center, San Diego.
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ES
Cohen
J D
JD
Schmidt
C L
CL
Parsons
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003075:Coitus; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010413:Penis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps