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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of Peyronie's disease: our initial experience
Giuseppe Saitta1, Riccardo Trovato2, Vincenzo Striano2
1Istituto Clinico Città Studi, Milan.
Background:
Peyronie's disease (PD) is a connective tissue disorder of the penis that causes pain, curvature, and erectile dysfunction. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 112 patients treated with ESWT. Each received three sessions of 3,000 shockwaves at 0.11-0.17 mJ/mm2. Pain, curvature, and erectile function were assessed.
Results:
Pain relief occurred in 90% of patients (mean VAS reduction: 3, p<0.00001); 57.1% had curvature improvement (mean 30°, p<0.001); 26.2% of ED patients improved ≥ 4 points in IIEF.
Conclusions:
ESWT appears safe and effective in improving pain and curvature in PD patients.
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