Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of Peyronie's disease: our initial experience.

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.