Peyronie’s disease (PD) is an acquired disorder characterized by the formation of fibrous plaques, with or without calcifications pertaining to the tunica albuginea of the penis, that cause curvature ...

Extra-tunical grafting was a safe and effective alternative to reconstructing penile deformities associated with Peyronie's disease, a researcher reported. Of 17 extra-tunical graft (ETG) procedures, ...

Primarily, a surgical option is considered for PD if the penile curvature/deformity compromises sexual function, and there is no response to medical treatment (generally accepted to be 1 year of ...

Peyronie’s disease is a condition where scar tissue forms under the skin of the penis, causing it to bend or curve during erections. Treatment isn’t always necessary, but it may be recommended when ...

A long-ignored and rarely discussed medical condition that affects millions of men has suddenly taken center stage on TVs across America: Peyronie’s Disease, also known as an unnaturally curved ...

Peyronie’s disease is sometimes called “curved privates disease” or simply “curvature” because the scar tissue (or plaque) causes the privates to bend when aroused. However, many curved privates are ...

NASHVILLE -- Men with Peyronie's disease treated with injections of collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH, Xiaflex) had fewer complications and hospitalizations than surgically-treated patients, a ...

Gentle stretching and traction-based exercises may help reduce Peyronie’s disease curvature by breaking down some scar tissue. More research is needed on newer devices. Penile traction therapy (PTT) ...

Diagnosis is usually apparent from patient history and penile examination. Patients can be given a preliminary diagnosis of PD when they present with classic symptoms of the disease: penile nodules ...