It then returns to the bloodstream with lymph. A blocking or failure in the genital area of this system may lead to a lymphatic leak into the soft tissues surrounding the system. In relation to obesity – Obesity is a general cause of adult acquired buried penis. There are some parallels with buried penis seen in infants, frequently associated with poor skin suspension, abnormal excess fat accumulation in the pubic region, penis webbing, or penis trapping due to scarring post-circumcision. Similarly, adult buried penis is often associated with a laxity of connective tissue between the dart fascia and the penis, allowing the penis to tunnel more closely through the pre-pubic skin due to "hypermobility." This is exacerbated by obesity and weight gain as the phallus is covered by the suprapubic fat pad. Diagnosis
Typically a physical examination may be used to diagnose a person with a buried penis. A doctor should be able to differentiate between buried penis and a tiny penis, known as micropenis. Treatment
Adults with a buried penis either deal with or are subject to weight loss services. Weight loss programs are however sluggish and frequently do not "unbury" the penis; in addition, bad urine hygiene can lead to soft tissue infection.While the condition can resolve without intervention in young children, if infection is present, patients may ultimately need a definite reconstruction and urgent procedure.
In the studies that have been performed, it is shown that there are no current known side effects post-op. However, a patient might have a slight edema for about a month or two. The only side effect would be an operation scar. Epidemiology
Webbed penis is considered to be a very uncommon condition, however, its prevalence is still unknown. Due to the fact that it occurs at birth, a high percentage of cases with the condition are found in young children. Research directions
Webbed penis is when the penis is partially or completely concealed beneath the scrotum or when there is excess skin or fat around the pubic area. Various research is being conducted on this condition: for example, Webbed penis: A new classification is a study that was conducted to suggest an operative method that can be planned based of the severity of the webbing condition. Other research has tried to test the introduction of a modified surgical procedure for repairing a concealed penis and compared the efficacy and feasibility of modified repair with traditional repair.An interesting research study was done between the years 2010 and 2014 to test a new surgical technique for concealed penis using an advanced musculocutaneous scrotal flap. The research showed that the advanced musculocutaneous scrotal flap technique for correcting concealed penis is technically easy and safe and the surgical method provided patients with a good cosmetic appearance, functional outcomes, and excellent postoperative satisfaction grades. See also
Buried penis


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