Penile fracture with bilateral corporeal rupture and complete urethral disruption: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Nathan A. Hoag Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC
  • Kiara Hennessey Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC
  • Alan So Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.614

Abstract

Penile fracture is a rare injury most commonly sustained during
sexual intercourse. We report the case of a 35-year-old man who
presented with bilateral rupture of the corpora cavernosa and
complete disruption of the urethra. A review of the literature on
penile fracture is also presented. Urgent surgical exploration was
performed and the injuries repaired primarily. In follow-up, the
patient reported satisfactory erectile function. This case highlights
the importance of early surgical repair and evaluation for concomitant
urethral injuries in cases of penile fracture.

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Author Biographies

Nathan A. Hoag, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC

Kiara Hennessey, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC

Alan So, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC

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Hoag, N. A., Hennessey, K., & So, A. (2013). Penile fracture with bilateral corporeal rupture and complete urethral disruption: case report and literature review. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 5(2), E23-E26. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.614

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2011): April

Section

Case Report

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