Penile Injection with Silicone: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Silberstein, Jonathan L.; Downs, Tracy M.; Goldstein, Irwin

doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.00911.x

Cited by 54 publications

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“…Surgery to enhance the penile girth includes lipoinjection, dermal free or pedicle grafts, and venous grafting for the corpora cavernosa [38–44]. Jin et al.…”

Section: Surgery For Penile Augmentationmentioning

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Position Paper: Management of Men Complaining of a Small Penis Despite an Actually Normal Size

Ghanem

Glina

Assalian

et al. 2013

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction With the worldwide increase in penile augmentation procedures and claims of devices designed to elongate the penis, it becomes crucial to study the scientific basis of such procedures or devices, as well as the management of a complaint of a small penis in men with a normal penile size. Aim The aim of this work is to study the scientific basis of opting to penile augmentation procedures and to develop guidelines based on the best available evidence for the management of men complaining of a small penis despite an actually normal size. Methods We reviewed the literature and evaluated the evidence about what the normal penile size is, what patients complaining of a small penis usually suffer from, benefits vs. complications of surgery, penile stretching or traction devices, and outcome with patient education and counseling. Repeated presentation and detailed discussions within the Standard Committee of the International Society for Sexual Medicine were performed. Main Outcome Measure Recommendations are based on the evaluation of evidence-based medical literature, widespread standards committee discussion, public presentation, and debate. Results We propose a practical approach for evaluating and counseling patients complaining of a small-sized penis. Conclusions Based on the current status of science, penile lengthening procedure surgery is still considered experimental and should only be limited to special circumstances within research or university institutions with supervising ethics committees.

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“…Surgery to enhance the penile girth includes lipoinjection, dermal free or pedicle grafts, and venous grafting for the corpora cavernosa [38–44]. Jin et al.…”

Section: Surgery For Penile Augmentationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Position Paper: Management of Men Complaining of a Small Penis Despite an Actually Normal Size

Ghanem

Glina

Assalian

et al. 2013

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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“…Direct injection in the corpora cavernosa could result in embolic events, priapism, or impotence. Long-term reactions include migration of silicone and silicone granulomas (Silberstein, Downs, & Goldstein, 2008). Yacobi, Tsivian, Grinberg, and Kessler (2007) reported their experience with 324 patients who received LIS to broaden the penis.…”

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Penile Enlargement: From Medication to Surgery

Nugteren

Balkema

Pascal

et al. 2010

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

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Penis lengthening pills, stretch apparatus, vacuum pumps, silicone injections, and lengthening and thickening operations are available for men who worry about their penis size. Surgery is thus far the only proven scientific method for penile enlargement. In this article, we consider patient selection, outcome evaluation, and techniques applied. In our view, sexological counseling and detailed explanation of risks and complications are mandatory before any operative intervention.

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“…Silicone in injectable liquid form has been used in medicine since 1940 for cosmetic purposes and its subcutaneous injection has been described as a treatment for increasing penis size [1,8]. Nevertheless, this is not recommended because it could lead to serious complications [1], such as the formation of foreign body granulomas [2,9], which are included in the differential diagnosis of penile tumefaction of recent appearance [2].…”

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