Journal article

Publication year: 2013

Pages: 1406-140+

Journal: Urologe A

Volume number: 52

Issue number: 10

ISSN: 0340-2592

eISSN: 1433-0563

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-013-3171-z

Publisher: Springer

Abstract: 
Peyronie's disease is a heterogeneous disorder with typical symptoms of plaque formation, penile pain, deviation, penile shortening and erectile dysfunction. The etiology is unknown. Repetitive microtraumatic lesions with the formation of inelastic scar tissue at the level of the tunica albuginea are discussed as a trigger mechanism for a questionable genetic disposition. A non-surgical therapy based on a clear pathophysiology does not exist although several conservative treatment regimes are practiced. In the stable stage of the disease surgical therapy of penile angulation is the most frequent operation. Depending on the deviation angle, penile length and erectile dysfunction, different types of straightening surgery can be offered. This article provides an overview of conservative management and commonly used surgical techniques.

Harvard Citation style: Hauptmann, A., Diemer, T. and Weidner, W. (2013) Current therapeutic options for Peyronie's disease, Urologe A, 52(10), pp. 1406-140+. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-013-3171-z

APA Citation style: Hauptmann, A., Diemer, T., & Weidner, W. (2013). Current therapeutic options for Peyronie's disease. Urologe A. 52(10), 1406-140+. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-013-3171-z