A new alternative approach to management of acute phase Peyronie's disease: low intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy and platelet-rich plasma
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy, safety, and outcomes of the combination of low ıntensity external shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in acute phase Peyronie's disease (PD).
METHODS: The datas of patients admitted with acute phase Peyronie's between January 2014 and January 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. In total, we included total 159 patients who used combination of vitamin E 600 mg/day plus colchicine 1.5 mg/day plus oral daily 5 mg tadalafil (N.=77) in group 1 and received Li-ESWT+PRP combination therapy plus oral daily 5 mg tadalafil (N.=82) in group 2. We noted characteristics of fibrous plaques, pain status, penile curvature degree, and erectile function parameters. All patients were visited at the 3rd and 12th months after the treatment.
RESULTS: Preoperative demographic characteristics were similar in the two groups. There was a statistically significant improvement in the mean plaque size, penile curvature degree, IIEF-5 and VAS scores in the intervention group after the treatment. Ecchymosis and hematoma were not observed at the injection site and Li-ESWT application areas in the intervention group. No local or systemic drug reactions were noted in either group.
CONCLUSIONS: Combination of Li-ESWT and PRP are highly effective and safety to early treatment in the acute phase PD.
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cohort study, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 159 participants or records.
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