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Biomaterial Grafting Materials in Peyronie’s Disease

  • Male and Female Surgical Interventions (AL Burnett and CC Carson III, Section Editors)
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Abstract

Plaque incision/excision and grafting are a specialized procedure reserved for men with Peyronie’s disease, featuring severe penile curvature, near-normal erectile function, and adequate erectile length. The choice of graft material requires careful consideration of the positive and negative attributes. Grafts may be divided into three distinct categories: synthetic, autologous, and extracellular materials. A description of each is presented below with a brief relevant literature review.

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Nelson Bennett declares the receipt of consultancy fees from American Medical Systems, Inc.

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Bennett, N. Biomaterial Grafting Materials in Peyronie’s Disease. Curr Sex Health Rep 7, 145–150 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-015-0058-6

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