ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2026
Efficacy and anthropometric predictors of negative-pressure therapy for recurrent concealed penis in pediatric patients.
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Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and three-month durability of negative-pressure therapy (NPT) as a non-surgical salvage intervention for pediatric patients with postoperative recurrent concealed penis. Methods: This retrospective longitudinal observational study reviewed 126 pediatric patients who completed a standardized 20-session, pressure-titrated negative-pressure protocol between September 2022 and June 2025 for postoperative recurrence. Primary outcomes included changes in visible penile length (VPL), flaccid penile length (FPL), stretched penile length (SPL), and penile diameter. Morphometric parameters were recorded at baseline, immediately post-treatment, and at a prespecified three-month follow-up. Results: Significant morphometric gains were achieved across all dimensions (all Conclusion: NPT represents an effective, non-invasive salvage strategy for pediatric recurrent concealed penis. By leveraging mechanotransduction to overcome fibrotic restriction, this modality provides stable anatomical expansion and serves as a viable alternative to complex re-operation, particularly for older children with higher adiposity and more severe initial concealment.
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