Issue 10/2022
E. Popov, R. Georgieva, C. Slavov
Clinic of Urology and Andrology, UMBAL «Tsaritsa Joanna – ISUL», Sofia, Medical University of Sofia
Peyronie’s disease (PD) is the occurrence of a fibrous inelastic scar of the tunica albuginea of the penis. It is a relatively common disorder among men, with a reported prevalence of 3% to 8%. It is often associated with penile pain, anatomical deformities in the erect state, and difficulty with intromission. Because the exact pathophysiology of PD remains unknown and standards for evaluating or reporting treatment outcomes are unclear, research on effective therapies has been limited. The benefits of nonsurgical treatment options are conflicting and further controlled studies are required before any therapy can be fully recommended. The success of surgery has been well documented; however, surgery is invasive and costly and carries potential side effects.
Address for correspondence:
Е. Попов
“Tsaritsa Joanna – ISUL” ,
Clinic of Urology and Andrology
8, „Bialo more“, Str.
1527, Sofia, Bulgaria