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Early assessment of penile curvatures in infants
1Department of Urology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.
The Journal of Urology
|January 1, 1991
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A novel, noninvasive office procedure uses negative pressure to induce penile engorgement in infants. This method aids in evaluating penile curvature, a congenital erectile deformity, when home photography is challenging.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Medical Device Development
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Penile curvature in infants presents diagnostic challenges.
- Home-based photography is often difficult for evaluating this condition.
- Accurate assessment is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a noninvasive office-based method for evaluating penile curvature in infants.
- To achieve penile engorgement mimicking natural erection for diagnostic purposes.
Main Methods:
- A novel procedure utilizing negative pressure was developed.
- Two 60 ml syringes were employed to apply negative pressure.
- The technique was applied in an office setting for infant evaluations.
Main Results:
- Penile engorgement and rigidity were successfully achieved in 16 infants.
- The induced state mimicked a natural erection.
- The procedure proved effective for diagnostic visualization.
Conclusions:
- This noninvasive office procedure offers a reliable method for assessing infant penile curvature.
- It overcomes the limitations of home-based photographic documentation.
- The technique facilitates accurate diagnosis of this congenital erectile deformity.
Abstract:
A noninvasive office procedure was developed for evaluation of penile curvatures in infants, in whom photography of this erectile deformity at home is difficult. By applying negative pressure with 2, 60 ml. syringes, penile engorgement and rigidity that mimic a natural erection could be achieved in 16 infants.