Citation

Nale D, Bojanić N, Nikić P. Vojnosanit. Pregl. 2015; 72(1): 60-62.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Institut Vojnomedicinski Dokumentaciju)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26043593

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Penile fracture is a traumatic rupture of tunica albuginea and the tumescent corpora cavernosa due to the nonphysiological bending of the penile shaft, presenting with or without rupture of corpus pongiosum and urethra. The incidence of concomitant injury of the urethra is 0-38%. Complete urethral rupture is rare, but it is almost always associated with bilateral corporeal injury. CASE REPORT: We presented a patient with complete urethral rupture, and rupture of the right cavernous body. According to the available literature, this case is extremely rare.

CONCLUSION: Fracture of the penis is relatively uncommon and is considered a urologic emergency. Prompt surgical exploration and repair can preserve erectile and voiding function.

Language: en