Table 2.
Penile physical examination characteristics
| Characteristic | Volume-loss deformity (n = 83, 65%) | Non–volume-loss deformity (n = 45, 35%) | P value∗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penile length (cm), median (IQR)† | 12 (11–13) | 11 (11–14) | .91 |
| Angle of curvature (degrees), median (IQR) | 35 (25–50) | 40 (25–50) | .43 |
| Direction of curvature, n = 115, frequency (%) | .25 | ||
| Left | 17 (23) | 7 (17) | |
| Right | 4 (5) | 0 (0) | |
| Dorsal | 31 (42) | 22 (54) | |
| Ventral | 8 (11) | 7 (17) | |
| Left dorsal | 8 (11) | 1 (2) | |
| Right dorsal | 2 (3) | 3 (7) | |
| Left ventral | 2 (3) | 0 (0) | |
| Right ventral | 2 (3) | 1 (2) | |
| Curve location, n = 115, frequency (%) | .49 | ||
| Proximal | 20 (27) | 8 (20) | |
| Mid | 34 (46) | 18 (44) | |
| Distal | 20 (27) | 15 (37) | |
| Indent/hourglass location, n = 79, frequency (%) | |||
| Proximal | 31 (39) | — | |
| Mid | 34 (43) | — | |
| Distal | 14 (18) | — |
IQR = interquartile range.
∗
P values were calculated using the chi-square test or Mann-Whitney U test.
†
Penile length was determined by measurement of the stretched dorsal length of the penis from the pubis to the coronal sulcus.