scholarly journals Fracture penis: rare occurrence

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 3747
Author(s):  
Akhilesh Kumar Yadav ◽  
Sankalp Dwivedi ◽  
Sagar Bassi ◽  
Sunil Kumar Singh

Fracture Penis is not usual. It is a tear in the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa with or without involvement of corpus spongiosum and urethra. The usual cause is abrupt bending of the erect penis by blunt trauma, most commonly during sexual intercourse. A crackling sound, pain, detumescences, bruising, swelling, and bleeding per urethra are the common symptoms reported by the patients. Early surgical management is treatment of choice. Diagnosis of Penile Fracture refers to a rupture of the corpus cavernosum induced by blunt trauma to erect penis. Mainly diagnosed clinically from their stereotypical crackling sound from the erect penis at the moment of injury, rapidly followed by acute swelling, pain and penile deformity. Treatment recommendations include immediate exploration and repair. Surgical repair requires evacuation of hematoma, identification of tear, repair of the tear and ligation of any disrupted vasculature. Long term complications after repair include penile deviation, painful intercourse, painful erection and erectile dysfunction. The diagnosis of penile fracture is mostly clinical. Based on physical examination and typical crackling sound at the time of injury. Prompt surgical exploration and repair are advocated in almost all cases. Immediate surgery reduces long term complication which is post-traumatic penile curvature.

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeki Bayraktar ◽  
Selami Albayrak

Although penile fracture is a rare case, it is a well-described urologic emergency. It results from the rupture of the tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa by blunt strain that commonly mandates immediate surgical exploration. Urethral injury may also accompany penile fracture. An ideal anamnesis and a special physical examination were determinant to achieve a correct diagnosis. It is usually diagnosed based on clinical examination, but ultrasonography can be very helpful in diagnosis. The treatment is based on the presence of associated urethral injury. Early surgery is preferable to conservative management, because it is associated with better outcomes and fewer long-term complications. The surgical repair of cavernous body can produce good results, with a favorable prognosis and minimal rate of complications. We present a penile fracture case of 34-year-old with subtotal rupture of the right corpus cavernosum without urethral injury who treated by early surgery and good results.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
SORIN NEDELEA ◽  
IULIAN SLAVU ◽  
ANDREI SIN ◽  
OCTAVIAN PATRASCANU ◽  
ADRIAN TULIN ◽  
...  

A 24-year-old man with no urological history presented to the emergency room for rapid onset severe penile pain, tenderness, swelling, and ecchymosis during vaginal sexual intercourse. Clinical examination was suggestive of penile fracture with a high suspicion of bilateral corporeal involvement. Urethrography excluded an injury to the corpus spongiosum. Surgical exploration confirmed the bilateral laceration of the corpora and tunica albuginea which was repaired with absorbable sutures.  Penile fractures are true urological emergencies whose surgical treatment must not be delayed to prevent long-term sequelae. Bilateral corporal rupture represents only 2-10% percent of penile fractures and usually involves the urethra, especially when the lacerations are situated ventrally.


Author(s):  
Malik Suhail Ahmad ◽  
Irfan Nazir Mir ◽  
Malik Faizan Abbass

Introduction: Penile fracture is a misnomer,penile fracture is defined as rupture of the tunica albuginea of one or both corpus cavernosum. The usual cause is abrupt bending of the erect penis by blunt trauma, which may occur during sexual intercourse, masturbation, rolling over on the bed or falling onto the erect penis. Diagnosis of penile fracture is made on the basis of history and physical examination.standard mode of management is surgical.Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the department of surgery SMHS hospital srinagar ,(Jammu and Kashmir), extending over a period of about three and a half years from june 2013 to January 2017 . All patients with diagnosed penile fracture were included in this study. All except one patient were operated one the same day of admission.Results: out of a total of 50 patients studied ,the mean age of presentation was 26.7 years.Majority (56%)were below 30 years of age.21 (42%) of the patients were married.majority42% of the patients reported masturbation as cause of trauma,followed by vaginal intercourse in38% and rolling on erect penis in 20%.About 80% patients gave history of audible click/crackling sound.All patients had swelling and discolouration on examination,90% patients had penile deformity,only 36 % had palpable defect.Dopler USG was correct in 93% patients.Majority (44%) patients had defect less than 1cm.defect was mostly seen on right side (68%).most patients had proximal penile defect (56%). Mean hospital stay was 2.9 days. One patient (2%) had urethral trauma.Surgery had a recurrence of 2%.and a total postoperative complication rate of 10%.Conclusions: Penile fracture though reported rarely, is a common entity. Penile fracture is a urological emergency.Diagnosis is mainly on clinical grounds.Immediate surgical repair is the standard treatment of penile fracture.


2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-62
Author(s):  
Djordje Nale ◽  
Nebojsa Bojanic ◽  
Predrag Nikic

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 spongiosum 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.


1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-138
Author(s):  
Miria Freitas Andrade ◽  
Nayara de Abreu Cordeiro ◽  
Rodrigo Teixeira Siniscalchi

RESUMOIntrodução: A fratura de pênis trata-se de uma urgência urológica incomum e pode ser definida como trauma peniano fechado que resulta na ruptura da túnica albugínea. A apresentação clínica do quadro é descrita pelo paciente como um “estalido” ocorrido pelo rompimento do corpo cavernoso, acompanhado de dor, detumescência peniana imediata, edema e hematoma. Durante o exame observa-se o desvio peniano para o lado oposto ao da fratura. O diagnóstico da fratura peniana é clínico. O tratamento preconizado seria a intervenção cirúrgica com identificação do local do trauma, evacuação do hematoma, hemostasia e sutura do corpo cavernoso. Devendo ser associado antibioticoterapia profilática. Casuística: O presente relato tem como objetivo descrever um quadro atípico de fratura de pênis em que o paciente não apresentou “estalido”, nem detumescência como nos casos relatados na literatura. Além disso, a conduta tomada frente ao trauma foi diferenciada, visto que a abordagem cirúrgica ocorreu 18 dias após a fratura. Discussão: O tratamento preconizado, de intervenção cirúrgica imediata foi contraindicada em decorrência do edema volumoso que o paciente apresentava no momento do atendimento inicial. A equipe médica optou por reduzir o edema com o uso de anti-inflamatórios e a abordagem cirúrgica foi realizada tardiamente. Diferentemente do que foi encontrado na literatura, a intervenção cirúrgica é preconizada como tratamento imediato. Conclusão: Concluiu-se que a conduta adotada, reduzir o edema local e abordar cirurgicamente em um segundo momento, foi bem indicada uma vez que o paciente apresentou uma boa evolução.Palavras chave: Fratura, Pênis, Trauma ABSTRACTIntroduction: The penis fracture is an unusual urological emergency and can be defined as closed penile trauma resulting in rupture of the tunica albuginea. The clinical presentation of the patient table is described as a "click" occurred by disruption of the corpus cavernosum, followed by pain, immediate detumescence penile edema and hematoma. During the examination one can see the penile deviation to the opposite side of the fracture. The diagnosis of penile fracture is clinical. The recommended treatment would be surgical intervention with identification of the trauma site, hematoma evacuation, hemostasis and suturing of the corpus cavernosum. It should be associated with prophylactic antibiotics. Case Report: This report aims to describe an atypical case of penile fracture in which the patient did not "click" nor there was detumescence as in the cases reported in the literature. The therapeutic decision facing the trauma was a surgical approach after 18 days of fracture, with clinical treatment in this period. The patient had no complications during the period in which he was assisted. Discussion: Immediate surgery, which is the recommended treatment, was contraindicated in this case due to the massive swelling that the patient showed at the time of initial treatment. The medical team chose to reduce the edema with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and surgical approach was performed afterwards. Unlikely what was found in the literature, according surgical intervention is recommended as an immediate treatment. Conclusion: This treatment was effective in reducing local edema and made it possible to have the surgical approach in a second moment, being well indicated once the patient showed good evolution.Keywords: Fracture, Penis, Trauma.


KYAMC Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-125
Author(s):  
Ashraf Uddin Mallik ◽  
Mostafizur Rahman ◽  
Fatema Bagum ◽  
Uttam Karmaker ◽  
Baikali Ferdous ◽  
...  

Penile fracture is an uncommon urological emergency, especially in Bangladesh. The other name is traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea and corpora cavernosa in the erect penis. It occurs when an erect penis face to buckle under the pressure of a blunt sexual trauma. Patient gives the typical history of immediate detumescence, severe pain, swelling and eggplant deformity of the penile shaft due to penile injury. Immediate surgical exploration and repair of corpora Cavernosa with tunica albugenia is the most effective treatment modality. In normal cases diagnosis is made from history, physical examination alone. In some special cases ultrasonogram, radiological images, including retrograde urethrography or cavernosography are mandatory for proper diagnosis. KYAMC Journal Vol. 10, No.-2, July 2019, Page 122-125


2014 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Pavan ◽  
Giorgia Tezzot ◽  
Giovanni Liguori ◽  
Renata Napoli ◽  
Paolo Umari ◽  
...  

Objectives: To review the cases of patients with suspected penile fracture and asses erectile and sexological outcomes. Materials and methods: from 1987 to 2013 presented to the Urology Clinic of Trieste and at the AIED of Pordenone a total of 41 cases that were divided into two groups according to the timing of treatment: 18 patients with anamnestic diagnosis of penile fracture treated nonimmediately and 23 patients treated immediately after the trauma. For all patients we evaluated the type of treatment adopted, the occurrence of complications and reoperations and the follow-up. The erectile function was also evaluated through the IIEF, as well as the psychological impact of the trauma on social and sex life, using a psycho- sexological questionnaire. Results: Among patients treated immediately after the trauma 14 were subjected to surgery. About a year after surgery, penile curvature was reported in 1 patient, pain in 3 patients, urinary disorders in 1 patient, while none reported erectile dysfunction (ED). Out of these, only 3 patients underwent reoperation. Among those treated conservatively 1 patient reported curvature, 1 patient reported pain and none reported ED. Among patients who were admitted at a later date, 14 reported curvature and 4 reported pain whereas urinary disorders were reported in 1 and ED in 4 patients. From a psychological point of view, the trauma caused in most cases a fear of new trauma and of repercussions on erectile function and sensitivity. Conclusions: The diagnosis is mainly clinical; however, radiological investigation is essential to confirm the diagnosis, assess the site and extent of the trauma and possible urethral involvement, so as to plan the most appropriate treatment. In addition, immediate treatment leads to better long-term results, with a lower incidence of ED and penile curvature. Psychologically, penile trauma intensifies the fear of reoccurrence; it decreases, however, with the passage of time.


2014 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Abdel Raheem ◽  
Hassan El-Tatawy ◽  
Ahmed Eissa ◽  
Abdel Hamid Elbahnasy ◽  
Mohamed Elbendary

Objectives: Penile fracture with concomitant complete urethral disruption is an uncommon urologic disorder. Data about the treatment and outcome measurements of this condition are scarce in the literature. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the long term urinary and sexual functions of patients with penile fracture associated with complete urethral injury after immediate surgical reconstruction. Patients and methods: Twelve patients met our inclusion criteria and were included in this retrospective case series study; however, one was lost during follow-up. Patient's medical records were reviewed and all patients were interviewed for clinical evaluation. Urinary function was assessed by history, uroflometry and retrograde urethrography, while, sexual function was assessed by questionnaire (Sexual Health Inventory for Men) and penile Doppler for patients with erectile dysfunction. Results: Patients’ mean age was 32.3 ± 7.5 years (range 21-43) and the mean follow-up period was 72.6 ± 45.4 months (range 14-187). Vigorous sexual intercourse was the main cause in 91% of our patients. No serious long term complications was found. Only 1 patient (9%) suffered from anterior urethral stricture, 1 patient (9%) complained of weak erection, 3 patients (27%) had a palpable fibrosis and 2 patients (18%) reported a slight penile curvature during erection. Ninety one percent of all our patients maintained their normal urinary and sexual functions. Conclusion: On the long term follow-up, most of the patients maintained their normal erectile and voiding functions with no harmful long-term complications. We advocate immediate surgical intervention and reconstruction of both corpora cavernous and urethra as a first line treatment for those patients.


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