Peyronie's disease-the Plymouth experience of extracorporeal shockwave treatment

BJU Int. 2001 Jun;87(9):849-52. doi: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.02194.x.

Abstract

Objective: To describe our experience of the use of extracorporeal shockwave treatment (EST) for Peyronie's disease. Patients and methods The study included 28 patients (mean age 57 years, range 34-72) with stable Peyronie's disease who were treated with 3.9 (3-5) sessions of EST to the Peyronie's plaque. The patients' erectile function, pain and penile angle were assessed before and after treatment with EST.

Results: Of the 28 patients, 20 felt that their erection improved after the procedure; 11 patients were able to recommence sexual intercourse and the index of erectile function increased in all but one patient. Conclusion EST produces a significant improvement in pain and penile angle, with no serious complications.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Lithotripsy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain / etiology
  • Penile Induration / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome