Peyronie's Disease: Still a Surgical Disease. (26th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martinez, Daniel; Ercole, Cesar E.; Hakky, Tariq S.; Kramer, Andrew; Carrion, Rafael
• Other Names: Henry Gerard D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in urology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-26
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/206284
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-6369

Abstract

Abstract : Peyronie's Disease (PD) remains a challenging and clinically significant morbid condition. Since its first description by François Gigot de la Peyronie, much of the treatment for PD remains nonstandardized. PD is characterized by the formation of fibrous plaques at the level of the tunica albuginea. Clinical manifestations include morphologic changes, such as curvatures and hourglass deformities. Here, we review the common surgical techniques for the management of patients with PD.