Citation

Chang AJ, Brandes SB. Urol. Clin. North Am. 2013; 40(3): 427-438.

Affiliation

Division of Urologic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 4960 Children's Place, Campus Box 8242, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: changa@wudosis.wustl.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ucl.2013.04.013

PMID

23905941

Abstract

External genital trauma is uncommon. However when it occurs, it can cause long-term physical, psychological, and functional quality-of-life sequelae. Rapid and proper treatment can help preserve cosmesis and function. Therefore, the treating physician must have a high index of suspicion when evaluating genital injuries. This article reviews the proper initial assessment of the injury as well as the immediate and delayed operative management of genital trauma.

Language: en