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Intraoperative methods for residual curvature correction during penile prosthesis implantation in patients with Peyronie’s disease and refractory erectile dysfunction

International Journal of Impotence Research volume 32, pages 43–51 (2020)Cite this article

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Peyronie’s disease, or fibrous transformations of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa that cause penile curvature, is estimated to affect 3.2–8.9% of the male population. Treatment options for PD are based on the severity of the penile deformity and erectile function; of which surgical options include manual modeling during penile prosthesis implantation, plication, plaque incision, and grafting. Multiple approaches may be employed; each with its own advantages, limitations, and risk/benefit ratios. In this regard, we sought to review and highlight the current approaches for the management of residual curvature, optimal patient selection, and preoperative planning.

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El-Khatib, F.M., Huynh, L.M. & Yafi, F.A. Intraoperative methods for residual curvature correction during penile prosthesis implantation in patients with Peyronie’s disease and refractory erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res 32, 43–51 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-019-0215-y

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