Introduction: Buried penis is a condition that causes the penis to become hidden beneath the skin. It has a significant impact on quality of life and can present in a variety of ways, with lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction being common. Whilst there are several causes, obesity is the most common in adults. Due to the burden that obesity is increasingly presenting to healthcare, buried penis may become more common in the future.The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the causes, presentation and surgical management of this condition in adults.
Material And Method: A literature review was conducted using urological and plastic surgery articles from PubMed, Embase and Medline. Eighteen studies, published between 1982 and 2016, were included.
Results: Original research trials discussed the treatment of buried penis in lymphoedema and balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO), new techniques for fat removal, comparison of grafts and postoperative dressings. Several studies provided broad overviews, although focused on management rather than cause and presentation. Overall, studies suggest that, whilst some causes can only be treated with surgery, others can be modified by lifestyle changes and medical management.
Conclusions: Buried penis is a complex condition that may take years to treat. Several surgical techniques are available, with patients likely requiring a combination of techniques to treat this problem. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the causes, presentation and surgical management of this condition, in order to further the understanding of clinicians who may be faced with this problem more commonly in the future.
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