Archive for the ‘Peyronies’ Category

Delay in Medical Treatment of Peyronie’s

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Who stands to lose.  Presented by Dr. Judy Choi.  Causians, older men, those with absence of partner, being heterosexual and relationship duration greater than a decade.

 

 

Harold M. Reed, M.D.

 

 

Surgical treatment of Peyronie’s for Maximal Length and Girth Gain

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Drs. Perovic and Egydio reported at the AUA meeting.  Case study involves 25 patients who underwent simultaneous penile implant (prosthesis) insertion and opening of penis with Tutoplast.  An average of 1 1/2″ length gain was achieved with excellent preservation of sensation.

I also have had similar experience with Tutoplast.      Harold Reed, M.D.

 

Can ESWL shock-wave lithotripsy induce penile plaque

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Answer, per Dr. Andrade, yes it can.  Therefore another article confirming that ESWL is not indicated for Peyronie’s disease.

Erectile Dysfunction after Peyronie’s Plaque Excision

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

This May at the AUA, Drs. Choi and Mulhall report erectile dysfunction based upon plaque incision and grafting.  Almost half had some reduction in erectile function after surgery.  The recommendation: this operation by itself is not recommended for older men.  However, 50% of patients pre-operatively had arterial insufficiency and 21% venous leakage, not good vascular signs.