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Penile Fracture: A Case Report
Prajwala Yogi1, Shova Sapkota1, Samir Shiwakoti1
1Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Abstract:
Penile fracture is a rare condition with an incidence of 1 case per 175000 United States male population. It can be caused by vigorous sexual intercourse and masturbation. Patients usually present with pain and swelling of the penis and can be diagnosed clinically. It mostly occur as a result of rupture of tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa. Ultrasound is the most reliable investigation to detect penile fractures. Patients need prompt treatment with exploration and repair of defects to prevent long-term sequelae. Here we present a case of 44 years male who developed a penile fracture following sexual intercourse and underwent surgical exploration and repair.
Keywords:
masturbation; penis; sexual intercourse.
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