Peyronie's Disease
Peyronie's disease is penis problem caused by scar tissue, called plaque, that forms inside the penis. It can result in a bent, rather than straight, erect penis.
Most men with Peyronie's disease can still have sex. But for some, it can be painful and cause erectile dysfunction.
Causes
- Penile Trauma
- Genetics
- Dupuytren's contractures
What are the signs and symptoms of Peyronie’s disease?
- hard lumps on one or more sides of the penis.
- pain during sexual intercourse or during an erection.
- a curve in the penis either with or without an erection.
- narrowing or shortening of the penis.
- ED.
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Investigations:
- Examination
- Xray.
- Ultrasound of penis.
- Biopsy.
Treatment
30ml of blood is withdrawn from the patient, with advanced methods (PRC) Platelet Rich Concentrate (Patient own Blood derived growth factors is prepared. Under Penile Block, the PRC is injected into the Plaque in the penis. PRC preparation takes 2 hrs, and the procedure takes 30mins only .
Post Procedure , the patient can travel back the same day. Hardly any pain is felt. If at all pain is present, only paracetamol is more than enough. Abstinence from Mastrubation and Sex for 48hrs. There is a 20% angle correction in 1 month. The patient needs 4 to 6 sessions once in 30 days.