. Surgery, its principles and practice . nital deformity. The penismay be partially attached on its inferiorsurface to the scrotum; the body of theorgan may be completely retained inthe cutaneous covering surrounding thetesticles, the glans alone protruding;the penis is generally stunted or poorlydeveloped, and, finally, a hyjDospadiasor a corpus spongiosum that is shorterthan the corpora cavernosa may be re-sponsible for the incurvation. Treatment.—In favorable cases theorgan can be liberated, some supple-mentary plastic work usually being necessary. If the organ is rudimentary or there is co
. Surgery, its principles and practice . nital deformity. The penismay be partially attached on its inferiorsurface to the scrotum; the body of theorgan may be completely retained inthe cutaneous covering surrounding thetesticles, the glans alone protruding;the penis is generally stunted or poorlydeveloped, and, finally, a hyjDospadiasor a corpus spongiosum that is shorterthan the corpora cavernosa may be re-sponsible for the incurvation. Treatment.—In favorable cases theorgan can be liberated, some supple-mentary plastic work usually being necessary. If the organ is rudimentary or there is complete hypospadiasor congenital shortening of the corpus spongiosum, but little can be done. Rudimentary Penis (Micropenis).—This abnormality is said toexist when the organ is less than two inches in length. It is generallyassociated with other abnormalities of the sexual organs, but may occurin those who are otherwise well developed. Cryptorchidism is a frequentcomplication. A penis that has remained in an infantile condition until. Fig. 253.—Undevi:loped Pknis; Unde-veloped attribute showing by breast, pel-vis and thighs, and falsetto voice. 484 SURGERY OF THE PENIS AND URETHRA. adolescence is likely to remain undeveloped throughout life. A reversionfrom the male type is occasionally seen, manifesting itself in unusualbreast development, absence of hair on body or face, and a soft,effeminate voice. Treatment.—A penis that is unusually small at birth requires notreatment: development generally takes place at the time of young adults the organ may attain normal proportions ^^hen physicalactivity is established. Various forms of apparatus have been devised for developing the
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