Peyronie's Disease
What is Peyronie's disease
Peyronie's disease, a condition of
uncertain cause, is characterized by a plaque, or hard lump, that forms
on the penis. Cases of Peyronie's disease range from mild to severe. Symptoms
may develop slowly or appear overnight. The sexual problems resulting from
this disease, can disrupt a couple's physical and emotional relationship
and lead to lowered self-esteem for the man. In a small percentage of patients
with the milder form of the disease, inflammation may resolve without causing
significant pain or permanent bending.
The plaque itself is benign, or noncancerous.
At times, pain, bending, and emotional distress prohibit sexual intercourse.
One study found Peyronie's disease
occurring in 1 percent of men.
Men with Peyronie's disease usually
seek medical attention because of painful erections and difficulty with
intercourse. Experts usually recommend surgery only in long-term cases
in which the disease is stabilized and the deformity prevents intercourse.
Peyronie's disease has been treated with some success by surgery.
The two most common surgical methods
are removal or expansion of the plaque followed by placement of a patch
of skin or artificial material, and removal or pinching of tissue from
the side of the penis opposite the plaque, which cancels out the bending
effect.
The first method can involve partial
loss of erectile function, especially rigidity.
The second method, known as the Nesbit
procedure, causes a shortening of the erect penis. Some preliminary testing
indicates the symptoms can be relieved by a ProExtender™
stretching device, but more research needs to be done.
Test results
The ProExtender™ has been clinically
tested. The ProExtender™
was developed by Danamedic Aps (Denmark).
NON-SURGICAL PENILE ELONGATION
Tractive Elongation of the Penis
by Means of Stretching
Jørn Ege Siana, MD, Scandinavian
Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Copenhagen
Study presented at the 1st International
Interdisciplinary Symposium on Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery.
April 6th, 7th and 8th 1998 - Barcelona
- Spain
INTRODUCTION
Based on the evidence of human tissue
response to stretching a traction device for non-invasive penile lengthening
has been designed: The ProExtender™.
TRACTION DEVICE - THE
PRO EXTENDER
- Basic ring, fastened proximally
around the root of the penis, abutting on the symphysis.
- Two dynamic metal bars hinged
to the ring, connecting it to the silicon-support, fastened around the
corona glans at the distal end of the penis.
- By gradually increasing the tractive
force on the two metal bars a stretching force is exerted on the corporae
of a 600-1500 g.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
- Number of patients: 18 patients
ranging from 23-47 years
- Inclusion: normal erectile capacity
and no penile surgery
- Exclusion: chronically diseases
- Traction force: 0- 2 weeks - 900-1000
g 2-24 weeks - 1000-1200 g
- Treatment period: 12 hours daily
7 days a week 8 to 24 weeks
- Follow up: every 2.week
RESULTS IN ERECTION
Average increase in % with 18 test
persons:
CONCLUSIONS
The average result of ProExtender™
treatment was an increase in erect length of 2,8 cm (1.1 Inch) after 1100
hours at 1200 g traction force. The corresponding flaccid increase is 1,9
cm or 0.75 inch.
- Preliminary study
- All patients achieved penile lengthening
after traction with the ProExtender™
- Average lengthening per week was
1,9 mm
- No complications
- Medical indications
a) Non-invasive: hypoplasic penis,
Peyronie's disease
b) Postoperative: hypospadias /
epispadias, penile lengthening procedures
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