New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation
The objective of this study is to describe a new compression mechanism in the treatment of lymphedema of the penis and scrotum and the ensuing sexual rehabilitation. The patient, a 58-year-old man, had edema of the penile and scrotal region as a result of surgery of the pancreas and spleen and chemo...
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| author | Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy Fernando Nestor Facio Eleni Cássia Matias de Carvalho Maria de Fatima Guerreiro Godoy |
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| description | The objective of this study is to describe a new compression mechanism in the treatment of lymphedema of the penis and scrotum and the ensuing sexual rehabilitation. The patient, a 58-year-old man, had edema of the penile and scrotal region as a result of surgery of the pancreas and spleen and chemotherapy. The patient complained of pain, discomfort, and difficulties to walk and urinate. A clinical diagnosis of lymphedema of the penis and scrotum was reached. Treatment involved the continuous use of a cotton-polyester compression garment for the region together with thorough hygiene skin care. The swelling reduced significantly within a week to almost a normal aspect which was accompanied by clinical improvements of the symptoms. The reduction in penile edema allowed sexual rehabilitation even though erectile dysfunction required the use of a specific medication (sildenafil). In conclusion, simple and low-cost options can improve lymphedema of the penis and scrotum and allow sexual rehabilitation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-db727d8e883c497bbe35bc633d9f19392022-12-22T02:03:00ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsUrology Annals0974-77960974-78342014-01-0161889010.4103/0974-7796.127025New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitationJose Maria Pereira de GodoyFernando Nestor FacioEleni Cássia Matias de CarvalhoMaria de Fatima Guerreiro GodoyThe objective of this study is to describe a new compression mechanism in the treatment of lymphedema of the penis and scrotum and the ensuing sexual rehabilitation. The patient, a 58-year-old man, had edema of the penile and scrotal region as a result of surgery of the pancreas and spleen and chemotherapy. The patient complained of pain, discomfort, and difficulties to walk and urinate. A clinical diagnosis of lymphedema of the penis and scrotum was reached. Treatment involved the continuous use of a cotton-polyester compression garment for the region together with thorough hygiene skin care. The swelling reduced significantly within a week to almost a normal aspect which was accompanied by clinical improvements of the symptoms. The reduction in penile edema allowed sexual rehabilitation even though erectile dysfunction required the use of a specific medication (sildenafil). In conclusion, simple and low-cost options can improve lymphedema of the penis and scrotum and allow sexual rehabilitation.http://www.urologyannals.com/article.asp?issn=0974-7796;year=2014;volume=6;issue=1;spage=88;epage=90;aulast=deAdaptationcompressiongenitalslymphedema |
| spellingShingle | Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy Fernando Nestor Facio Eleni Cássia Matias de Carvalho Maria de Fatima Guerreiro Godoy New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation Urology Annals Adaptation compression genitals lymphedema |
| title | New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation |
| title_full | New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation |
| title_fullStr | New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation |
| title_full_unstemmed | New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation |
| title_short | New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation |
| title_sort | new compression mechanism in penile scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation |
| topic | Adaptation compression genitals lymphedema |
| url | http://www.urologyannals.com/article.asp?issn=0974-7796;year=2014;volume=6;issue=1;spage=88;epage=90;aulast=de |
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