A case of penile fracture with complete urethral disruption during sexual intercourse: a case report
2007
Case of Penile Fracture with Urethral Disruption
Sample size: 1
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Author Information
Author(s): Jagodič Klemen, Erklavec Marko, Bizjak Igor, Poteko Sandi, Korošec Jagodič Helena
Primary Institution: General Hospital Celje, Slovenia
Conclusion
Emergency surgical repair can preserve voiding and sexual function in cases of penile fracture.
Supporting Evidence
- Penile fracture is a rare condition caused by blunt trauma to the erect penis.
- The patient presented with acute pain and inability to urinate after the injury.
- Surgical repair revealed bilateral partial rupture of the corpus cavernosum and complete urethral disruption.
- Follow-up showed normal erectile and voiding function after one year.
Takeaway
A man hurt his penis during sex and had surgery to fix it, and now he can pee and have sex normally again.
Methodology
The patient underwent emergency surgery to repair the penile fracture and was followed up for one year.
Participant Demographics
A 37-year-old man.
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