Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Pages: 1139-1150

Journal: Urologe A

Volume number: 57

Issue number: 9

ISSN: 0340-2592

eISSN: 1433-0563

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-018-0752-x

Publisher: Springer

Abstract: 
Peyronie's disease (PD) is a heterogeneous disorder with the classical penile symptoms of plaque formation, penile pain, deviation, penile shortening and erectile dysfunction. The etiology is unknown. Microtraumatic lesions with the development of an inelastic fibrous scar formation at the level of the tunica albuginea are discussed as a trigger mechanism besides a questionable genetically linked atypical wound healing. A non-surgical etiological treatment is not possible although several conservative treatment regimens are applied. In the stable stage of the disease the surgical treatment of penile curvature is the primary surgical goal. Depending on the grade of the curvature, penile length, and erectile dysfunction, various types of corrective surgery can be carried out. This article provides an overview about the current state of the diagnostic work-up, conservative management and surgical treatment options.

Harvard Citation style: Hauptmann, A., Wagenlehner, F. and Diemer, T. (2018) Current therapy of Peyronie's disease, Urologe A, 57(9), pp. 1139-1150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-018-0752-x

APA Citation style: Hauptmann, A., Wagenlehner, F., & Diemer, T. (2018). Current therapy of Peyronie's disease. Urologe A. 57(9), 1139-1150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-018-0752-x