Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Abscess of corpus cavernosum.

A A Sater1, M Vandendris

  • 1Department of Urology, Brugmann University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.

The Journal of Urology
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A rare corpus cavernosum abscess was successfully treated with surgery and antibiotics. While the patient experienced temporary penile deviation and erectile dysfunction, further intervention was not required.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Multilocular cystic nephroma in adults. Unusual presentation and review of the literature].

Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie·2001
Same author

[Comparison of spiral computed tomography without contrast media and intravenous urography in the diagnosis of renal colic].

Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie·1999
Same author

Radiologic investigation of renal colic: unenhanced helical CT compared with excretory urography.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1999
Same author

Combination of laser irradiation and transurethral resection of the prostate.

Urology·1995
Same author

Megalourethra and abnormalities of the cavernous bodies: cause of erectile dysfunction.

European urology·1995
Same author

Belgian multicenter clinical study of alfuzosin, a selective alpha 1-blocker, in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The Alfuzosin Belgian Group.

Acta urologica Belgica·1994

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Corpus cavernosum abscess is an uncommon condition.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A case of a patient presenting with a corpus cavernosum abscess is detailed.
  • The patient underwent surgical drainage and received antibiotic treatment.

Findings:

  • Successful treatment of the abscess was achieved through surgical drainage and antibiotics.
  • Postoperative follow-up revealed temporary penile deviation and reduced erectile function, which did not necessitate further surgical procedures.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like corpus cavernosum abscess in clinical practice.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Early surgical and antibiotic management can lead to successful resolution of the abscess.
  • Understanding potential long-term sequelae, such as penile deviation and erectile dysfunction, is important for patient counseling and management.