Korean J Urol.
1991 Jun;32(3):428-430.
Fracture of the penis: results of early surgical treatment
- Affiliations
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- 1Capital Armed Forces Gereral Hospital and Korea Uriuersity, College of Meticine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Rupture of the corpus cavernosum, commonly referred to as penile fracture, is an unusual urologic emergency. Nine patients were treated surgically among ten patients with fracture of the penis between January 1987 and February 1991. Follow up was obtained in nine. During follow up they were achieving normal, painless erections or normal marital relations. One patient developed a slight penile curvature but this did not affect his sexual activity. In view of these good results, including a short hospital stay, low morbidity and early return to full sexual activity, early surgical treatment is strongly recommended in patients with fracture of the penis.
