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World J Clin Urol. Mar 24, 2014; 3(1): 31-37
Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i1.31
Table 1 Efficacy of non surgical treatments on Peyronie’s disease
TherapyTherapeutic activity and indication
Oral treatment with potassium para- aminobenzoateReduction in penile plaque size and penile pain as well as penile curvature stabilization
Oral treatment with vitamin E and tamoxifenNot associated with significant reduction in penile curvature, plaque size or penile pain
Other oral treatments (acetyl esters of carnitine, pentoxifylline)Not recommended
Intralesional treatment with verapamilNo statistically significant differences in plaque size, penile curvature, penile pain
Intralesional treatment with steroidsNot associated with significant reduction in penile curvature, plaque size or penile pain
Intralesional treatment with interferonImprove Penile curvature, plaque size and density, and pain
Intralesional treatment with clostridial collagenaseSignificant decreases in the deviation angle, plaque width and plaque length
Iontophoresis with verapamil 5 mg and dexamethasone 8 mgImprove penile curvature and plaque size
Extracorporeal shock-wave treatmentBeneficial for penile pain and stabilization of plaque
Topical verapamil gel 15%Improve penile curvature and plaque size
Penile traction devices and vacuum devicesReduce penile deformity and increase penile length
Combination therapiesPreliminary evidences to be clarified