There are no formal studies which have been done on liquid or oral chelation products. Although patients have suggested that there has been some improvement or reduction of calcification of plaque as a result of using chelation agents, this is totally unproven, and frankly not likely the
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There are now 3 published, well performed, placebo-controlled trials examining the benefits of ESWT for Peyronie’s, none of them have shown any benefit with respect to penile deformity, although some have suggested quicker reduction of pain. Realize though, that pain will typically resolve on its own. There
Read more →I have not seen any beneficial effects of iontophoresis with verapamil and/or dexamethasone in improving plaque calcification in my experience or in the published. Therefore, in my patients who present with substantial plaque calcification iontophoresis is not recommended and in fact, there is no known non-surgical treatment
Read more →Electromotive drug administration (EMDA) has been reported to have benefit when used for Peyronie’s disease in several publications. It appears that the best combination of drugs as reported by DiStasi is when verapamil (10 mg) and dexamethasone (4 mg) are used 3-4 times per week for at
Read more →Various forms of external energy have been used to treat PD in non-randomized trials including topical ultrasound and lasers. The mechanism is unknown, but it has been suggested that ultrasound and laser treatment may enhance tissue healing. I am not familiar with any studies which have demonstrated
Read more →I recommend that you examine the topic section within this website on the use of shockwaves, and previous answers to questions on this subject. Basically at this point there is no evidence that the use of shockwaves for Peyronie’s disease is an effective therapy. Several patients have
Read more →Whenever a test has been ordered the physician (and the patient) should ask themselves how the results of the test will alter the plan of treatment. If the answer is “not much” then the test is probably not indicated. Over history, numerous imaging studies have been employed
Read more →Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a therapy where shock waves are aimed at tissue or structures to disrupt them. It has been used in many conditions although it has been used most frequently for the fragmentation of stones inside the body, such as gallstones and kidney
Read more →The 3-cylinder (SOMA) vacuum device has been recommended as a non-surgical treatment for Peyronie’s disease. My personal approach has been to start with the largest cylinder so as to accommodate the curvature when it first presents. As the curvature and deformity responds to the pressures created by
Read more →The vacuum therapy has been suggested for several years to be a potential treatment for Peyronie’s disease to stretch the scar tissue and thereby result in straightening. Unfortunately, there are only anecdotal, unpublished reports on this approach. Currently there is a study in Chicago comparing the results
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