Penile fracture at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital: a retrospective analysis

Fracture of the penis is rupture of the tunica albuginea and the usual cause is abrupt bending of the erect penis by blunt trauma. Trauma during sexual relation is responsible for approximately one third of all cases. The incidence of urethral injuries associated with this condition ranged from 2.0% to 38.0%. Twelve patients who presented to emergency over a period of 4 years with diagnosis of penile fracture were reviewed retrospectively. Patient's profile and all relevant data were noted from charts. The etiology of fracture was related to coital activity in 6 (50.0%) cases while other denied such act. Surgery was performed on all the patients and discharged from hospital on removal of urethral catheter. Follow up continued until restoration of normal penile function without complaint. So fracture of the penis is an injury that can be diagnosed clinically and needs emergency surgical correction for better result.