Citation

Hoag NA, Hennessey K, So A. Can. Urol. Assoc. J. 2011; 5(2): E23-6.

Affiliation

Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Canadian Medical Association)

DOI

10.5489/cuaj.10055

PMID

21470546

PMCID

PMC3104433

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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