Peyronie’s disease, a connective tissue disorder in which fibrous plaques develop in the soft tissue of the penis, occurs in about 1% of men. Patients usually seek treatment after experiencing painful erections and difficulty with sexual intercourse, issues which can be very emotional and stressful. D. Eileen Fisher and co-authors present a case study illustrating the clinical implications of Peyronie’s disease in the April 2008 issue of Urologic Nursing.

Treatments often take place long-term and can include medication, injections and surgeries, all of which help decrease plaque size, penis curvature and pain. The authors note that currently, no research exists that documents a completely effective medical treatment. They recommend additional research to find medical-surgical interventions that improve results.

It’s critical that patient and sexual partner maintain communication, say the authors, and they propose nurses boost counseling. Fisher and co-authors additionally say education will help the patient manage symptoms that affect his quality of life.

“Peyronie’s Disease: A Case Study With Clinical Implications”
D. Eileen Fisher, MSN, RN; Susan P.

Lofton, PhD, RNC, CNS; Theresa Hale, BSN, RN; Norma Durant, BSN, RN; LaVerne F. Grant, PhD, RN
Urologic Nursing; April 2008; www.suna.org)

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