Phimosis in adults: narrative review of the current treatments
Eleonora Rosato,
Roberto Miano,
Stefano Germani
et al.
Abstract:Background: Phimosis is the inability to completely retract the foreskin and expose the glans. The treatment of phimosis varies depending on the age of the patient and the severity of the disease; a great number of conservative or surgical treatments are currently available.
Aim: To provide the first review summarizing the available options for the treatment of adult phimosis.
Methods: A PubMed, Cochrane and Embase search for peer-reviewed studies, published between January 2001 - December 2022 wa… Show more
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