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Case Reports
. 2014 Jan;6(1):88-90.
doi: 10.4103/0974-7796.127025.

New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation

Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy  1 , Fernando Nestor Facio Jr  2 , Eleni Cássia Matias de Carvalho  3 , Maria de Fatima Guerreiro Godoy  4
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Case Reports

New compression mechanism in penile-scrotal lymphedema and sexual rehabilitation

Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy et al. Urol Ann. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Adaptation; compression; genitals; lymphedema.

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Figure 1
Edema of the penis and scrotum
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Figure 2
Adapted cotton-polyester compression support for the penis
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Figure 3
Adapted cotton-polyester compression support for the scrotum with harness
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Figure 4
Reduction of the edema
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