TY - JOUR
T1 - Contemporary Management of Penile Fracture
T2 - a Urologist’s Guide
AU - Vilson, Fernandino
AU - MacDonald, Susan
AU - Terlecki, Ryan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
PY - 2016/6
Y1 - 2016/6
N2 - Penile fracture involves rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa. It is typically the result of flexion-based trauma of the erect penis during intercourse, whereby the penis strikes the pubic symphysis or perineum. Classic presentation includes report of a sudden “pop” or “snap” followed by pain, rapid detumescence, and subsequent development of a darkly discolored and swollen penis (the so called “eggplant” deformity). Urethral trauma is seen in up to 38 % of cases. Diagnosis is primarily clinical. Early surgical intervention remains the gold standard and is typically associated with a positive outcome. Herein, we offer a review of the most up-to-date data on this topic, along with guidance from clinical practice.
AB - Penile fracture involves rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa. It is typically the result of flexion-based trauma of the erect penis during intercourse, whereby the penis strikes the pubic symphysis or perineum. Classic presentation includes report of a sudden “pop” or “snap” followed by pain, rapid detumescence, and subsequent development of a darkly discolored and swollen penis (the so called “eggplant” deformity). Urethral trauma is seen in up to 38 % of cases. Diagnosis is primarily clinical. Early surgical intervention remains the gold standard and is typically associated with a positive outcome. Herein, we offer a review of the most up-to-date data on this topic, along with guidance from clinical practice.
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U2 - 10.1007/s11930-016-0069-y
DO - 10.1007/s11930-016-0069-y
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85070746557
SN - 1548-3584
VL - 8
SP - 91
EP - 96
JO - Current Sexual Health Reports
JF - Current Sexual Health Reports
IS - 2
ER -