PENILE fracture is a critical urological emergency, which is caused by the rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum following blunt trauma to the erect penis. Traumatic injuries of the penis often occu...PENILE fracture is a critical urological emergency, which is caused by the rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum following blunt trauma to the erect penis. Traumatic injuries of the penis often occur in the erected state.1 Due to the possible embarrassment, this condition has been under- reported. Typically, the patient reports a snap or cracking sound accompanied by sharp pain and rapid penile detu- mescence, followed by immediate development of swelling and angulation.2 The common causes include direct injuries, forceful masturbation, or vigorous sexual intercourse.3 Most injuries to the penis need immediate surgical treatment. Here we report a case of penile fracture caused by traumatic injury.展开更多
文摘PENILE fracture is a critical urological emergency, which is caused by the rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum following blunt trauma to the erect penis. Traumatic injuries of the penis often occur in the erected state.1 Due to the possible embarrassment, this condition has been under- reported. Typically, the patient reports a snap or cracking sound accompanied by sharp pain and rapid penile detu- mescence, followed by immediate development of swelling and angulation.2 The common causes include direct injuries, forceful masturbation, or vigorous sexual intercourse.3 Most injuries to the penis need immediate surgical treatment. Here we report a case of penile fracture caused by traumatic injury.
