CORRECTION OF RETRACTILE CONCEALED PENIS

Several different mechanisms may account for the concealed appearance of the penis. A particular type of concealed penis is the retractile p enis, due to dysgenetic fibrous bands tethering the penis to the prepu bic subcutaneous tissue. The retractile nature of the concealment can be confirmed by flexion of the hips. A simple technique for surgical c orrection of the retractile penis is described. While there are many d ifferent methods to correct a concealed penis, proper selection of the technique based on understanding of the pathophysiology is critical t o a successful outcome.