Korean J Urol.
1999 Feb;40(2):245-249.
Penile Fracture: A Report of 4 Cases
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, National Police Hospital, Korea.
- 2Department of Urology, Eul Ji Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Traumatic rupture of the corpus cavernosum of the penis is rare and has been reported infrequently. We experienced 4 cases of penile fracture for recent 2 years. They occurred during coitus(1 case), masturbation(2 cases), and through blunt trauma(1 case). The former 3 cases were treated with immediate surgical intervention about 12 hours after injury. When the last case patient visited hospital 5 days after injury, the penile abscess treated immediately with surgical intervention had developed. Surgery consisted of complete evacuation of the hematoma or pus and repairing of the tear at the tunica albuginea. The results were excellent, with complete early recovery of erectile function. Delayed wound healing was observed only in a patient who underwent surgery about 5 days after injury, but this did not cause any complication afterward. In our experiences, immediate surgical treatment is recommended in patients with fracture of the penis.
