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. 2011 Apr;5(2):E23-6.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.10055.

Penile fracture with bilateral corporeal rupture and complete urethral disruption: case report and literature review

Nathan A Hoag  1 , Kiara Hennessey, Alan So
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Penile fracture with bilateral corporeal rupture and complete urethral disruption: case report and literature review

Nathan A Hoag et al. Can Urol Assoc J. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

Penile fracture is a rare injury most commonly sustained during sexual intercourse. We report the case of a 35-year-old man who presented with bilateral rupture of the corpora cavernosa and complete disruption of the urethra. A review of the literature on penile fracture is also presented. Urgent surgical exploration was performed and the injuries repaired primarily. In follow-up, the patient reported satisfactory erectile function. This case highlights the importance of early surgical repair and evaluation for concomitant urethral injuries in cases of penile fracture.

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Figures

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Fig. 1.
Penile fracture with blood at meatus and developing hematoma.
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An intraoperative retrograde urethrogram was performed that demonstrated urethral disruption at the level of the penoscrotal junction.
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Intraoperative photo demonstrating bilateral transverse rupture of the corpora cavernosa.
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Fig. 4.
Intraoperative photo showing complete urethral disruption.
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Photo showing primary reanastomosis of urethra.
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Fig. 6.
Postoperative day 15: retrograde urethrogram demonstrating intact urethra.
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