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Penile curvature is an anomaly of the male genital organ characterized by axial or lateral deviation during erection. It may be congenital or acquired. Ventral curvature of the penis, common in the embryo, may persist in 31% of premature babies and tends to self-correction in the early months of life. Most cases present with moderate curvatures without functional problems. Some may present with marked curvatures in the early years of life, causing major psychological and functional problems. The authors present their experience in 16 consecutive prepubertal cases treated surgically and propose a new classification based on embryological considerations.
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Marrocco, G., Calisti, A., Palmiotto, F. et al. Congenital penile curvature in children: a practical approach. Pediatr Surg Int 10, 40–43 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00174441
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