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01-08-2012 | Erectile Dysfunction (DK Montague, Section editor)

Evaluation and Treatment of Adult Concealed Penis

Authors: Ty T. Higuchi, Yuka Yamaguchi, Hadley M. Wood, Kenneth W. Angermeier

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 4/2012

Abstract

Concealed penis is a rare congenital disorder most commonly seen in children and the condition and surgical management have been well described. In contrast, there is a paucity of information with regards to adult concealed penis. Adult concealed penis may be due to trapping from skin contraction related to lichen sclerosis, cicatricial scars following surgical procedures, or prepubic adipose tissue causing poor phallic exposure. One of the greatest risk factors for concealed penis is obesity, and as this becomes a national pandemic, the incidence of adult concealed penis may increase. Therefore, a greater number of urologists may be faced with treating this difficult condition. This article reviews the etiology of adult concealed penis and describes the patient evaluation and various surgical approaches.

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Title: Evaluation and Treatment of Adult Concealed Penis
Authors: Ty T. Higuchi
Yuka Yamaguchi
Hadley M. Wood
Kenneth W. Angermeier
Publication date: 01-08-2012
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-012-0255-z

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