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RESEARCH PRODUCT

The Penile Plication Procedure: An Alternative Method for Straightening Penile Deviation

H. RotheK. ErpenbachW. Derschum

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AdultMaleReoperationmedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentUrologyPenile IndurationTunica albuginea (ovaries)Postoperative ComplicationsRecurrenceMethodsmedicineHumansAlternative methodsPlicaturabiologybusiness.industrySuture TechniquesPenile Indurationbiology.organism_classificationSurgerymedicine.anatomical_structurebusinessPlication procedurePenisFollow-Up StudiesPenis

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AbstractThe number of reported cases of congenital and acquired penile deviation is evidently increasing. We describe our experience with the penile plication procedure, which we used to treat 40 patients with penile deviation. Postoperatively, all patients regained the ability for sexual intercourse, with potency remaining unimpaired. Of the patients 96% were completely satisfied with the result of the operation. Sustained complications have not been observed. To avoid major trauma the surgical intervention should not include removal of ellipsoids from the penile tunica albuginea as proposed by Nesbit. Since the penile plication method produces equally good results in terms of performance and appearance, this therapy should be preferred.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
1991-11-01Journal of Urology
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)38067-9