To bury the knot, then, is better than not

Urology. 2008 Jun;71(6):1206-8. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.12.079. Epub 2008 Apr 18.

Abstract

Penile curvature is a defect associated with both mental distress and sexual dysfunction. Of the different surgical methods for correction, plication techniques are considered the least technically demanding. However, the use of non-absorbable sutures in the tunica albuginea carries a potential for formation of bothersome subcutaneous nodules. Herein we describe our experience using a simple cavernotomy incision to bury the plication knot to avoid this complication.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Induration / surgery*
  • Penis / abnormalities*
  • Penis / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods*