***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** The current study specifically investigates Peyronie’s Disease in teenagers and compares their condition to that of men >40 years old. The diagnosis of PD is often confused with congenital penile curvature (CPC) in younger men. CPC is typically a life-long curvature and is not typically associated with penile plaques. It also […]
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***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** The current manuscript examines a modification to a technique that is performed at the time of penile prosthesis placement to achieve greater penile length. Basically, several years back, a technique was developed known as the ‘sliding’ technique, where the penis was basically nearly amputated, stretched, and placed over a
***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** The current review article discusses some of the complexities of the process by which Peyronie’s Disease leads to penile fibrosis and scarring. The key take home point is that, to date, there are no good treatments which have been shown to prevent the progression of Peyronie’s Disease scarring. Although
***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** This summary is of an abstract that was presented at the SMSNA meeting (SMSNA.org) but has not yet been published. This abstract is excellent though, and it highlights some very important aspects of PD. Specifically, many (? most) men with PD are concerned about how the condition may affect
***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** Shockwave therapy is a very hot topic in sexual medicine and is very commonly advertised for Peyronie’s Disease and erectile dysfunction. However, as of August, 2020, shockwave therapy is not ready for primetime and should not be recommended or used in Peyronie’s Disease. Although a full description of data behind that comment is
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***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** This was a study that we did of men who we treated for PD while at Mayo Clinic. We basically asked all men to complete a questionnaire that included a question as to whether or not the condition caused their partner pain. We then compared differences between men who answered yes or
***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** This was a summary that Matt, Larry, Giorgio and I worked on to help other physicians better understand the Peyronie’s scientific literature. There are many challenges that come with trying to interpret Peyronie’s studies, and because of this, it is often important to critically evaluate any paper that is
***Trost Commentary and Key Take-Home Points*** This manuscript represents a nice review of outcomes of patients who undergo surgery post Xiaflex treatment. The key finding from the study is that surgery remains a viable option for men who do not experience a sufficient improvement with Xiaflex. I think it’s important to recognize that the key finding from the study should
–Trost Commentary and Key Take-Aways– Shock wave therapy has recently become in vogue as an alternative treatment option for PD. However, patients need to recognize that there really are no consistent data demonstrating any benefits. The American Urological Association and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America both have position statements that indicate that shock
–Trost Commentary and Key Take-home Points– This current study highlights how common issues such as indentations, hourglass deformities, or other similar findings are among men with Peyronie’s Disease. These types of deformities can be particularly bothersome for individuals as they may cause buckling, instability, or anxiety for men during penetrative intercourse (i.e. fear of instability