Authors: Cavallini, Giorgio¹; Caracciolo, Stefano²

Source: Asian Journal of Andrology, Volume 10, Number 3, May 2008 , pp. 512-519(8)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Abstract:

Aim: To determine whether the surgical straightening of congenital penile curvature can improve intromission comfort, penile features, personal relationships and psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED). Methods: Fifty-four patients (mean age 24 years, range 20-31 years) whose congenital penile deviation due to physiological curvature was ≥ 25 degrees, as measured on a graph, and who were experiencing penetration discomfort were assessed specifically for the present study. Of these, 14 patients suffered from psychogenic ED. The assessment included a case history, an objective examination, a pharmacologically-induced erection with prostaglandin E1 10-20 g, a graph taken during erection, a basal and dynamic Duplex ultrasonograph, penile length measurement, nocturnal penile tumescence recording, hormonal profiles and a psychological interview to evaluate the quality of their personal relationships according to Hinde's parameters (contents, number, features, frequency, ability to perceive limits of mutuality, subjective perception of the other person[s], and reliability). All patients underwent the Nesbit procedure. The initial assessment was repeated at 3 and 12 months after surgery. Data analyses were carried out using the z test. Results: Subjective judgement of cosmetic penile features and vaginal intromission comfort improved significantly after surgery whereas the quality of personal relationships and ED did not. Conclusion: The surgical straightening of congenital penile curvature improved intromission comfort and penile features, but it failed to improve interpersonal relationships or psychogenic ED.

Keywords: congenital penile curvature; Nesbit procedure; penile surgery; personal relationships

Document Type: Regular paper

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-7262.2008.00329.x

Affiliations: 1: Andrological Operative Unit, Headquarters of Società Italiana di Studi di Medicina della Riproduzione via Mazzini 12, Bologna 40138, Italy 2: Section of General and Clinical Psychology, University of Ferrara - Medical School, Via Fossato di Mortara 64b, Ferrara 44100, Italy

Publication date: 2008-05-01

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