Penile plication is a surgical procedure that reduces or eliminates a curved penis caused by Peyronie’s disease or a birth defect. The surgery is highly successful, and for most University of Utah ...

Peyronie’s disease is sometimes called “curved privates disease” or simply “curvature” because the scar tissue (or plaque) causes the privates to bend when aroused. However, many curved privates are ...

Peyronie’s disease is a condition in which the penis develops an abnormal bend or curve. Untreated, it can lead to sexual dysfunction and other complications. About 5–10% of men develop Peyronie’s ...

Peyronie’s disease may run in families and be linked to autoimmune conditions and connective tissue disorders. In Peyronie’s disease, scar tissue builds up and forms deposits called plaques under the ...