FRACTURE OF THE PENIS

[Fracture of the penis].

Rupture of the cavernous bodies is a serious penile trauma which may result in severe long-term consequences. Standard suturing of the cavernous body is accompanied with posttraumatic complications: erectile dysfunction and distortion of the penis. The results of examination and treatment of 38 patients with rupture of the tunica albuginea of the penile cavernous bodies are presented. The techn...

Fracture of the penis with urethral rupture.

We report a case of fracture of the penis. Emergency operation revealed total rupture of the urethra. The ruptures of the tunica albuginea as well as the urethra were sutured, and convalescence was uneventful. A slight urethral stricture without practical significance was demonstrated during followup. In cases of fracture of the penis with suspected urethral damage we advise urethrography follo...

Recurrent ipsilateral fracture of the penis.

Fracture of the penis: surgical management.

Fracture of the penis is a rare injury, only 135 patients having been reported by 1985. Our recent experience with six patients who underwent emergency surgery, has been documented. The results of treatment were excellent with complete recovery of function. The study recommends operative management as the treatment of choice.

Fracture of the penis: an atypical presentation

BACKGROUND Fracture of the penis is an uncommon injury presenting to the emergency department (ED). Personal embarrassment and social scenarios associated with this condition may result in underreporting. Patients often delay seeking medical attention, and even when they do, as in our case report, they may withhold the condition for a significant time. ED physicians need to be aware of the soci...