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[Penile fracture]
Luis Miguel Herranz Fernández1, Ramón Arellano Gañán, Milagros Jiménez Gálvez
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, España.
Objectives:
Rupture of the corpora cavernosum is an uncommon pathology requiring immediate treatment. We performed a bibliographic search, and analyzed different diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Methods/Results:
Two cases of traumatic rupture of the corpus cavernosum are described. The clinical features, penile ultrasound findings and immediate surgical treatment are discussed.
Conclusions:
Penile fracture is an uncommon pathology. Generally, history and physical examination are enough to establish the diagnosis. Penile ultrasound can help in case of doubt. Most urologists deem immediate surgery the standard therapy.
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