Open AccessDiagnostic and management of penile fracture: A literature review
Author(s) -
Josaphat Paluku Katswere,
A. Bahloul,
René Hounsou,
Samson Todalehou,
Gloire à Dieu Byabene,
J. Avakoudjo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2395-7565
DOI - 10.31254/jmr.2019.5407
Subject(s) - penile fracture , medicine , symphysis , perineum , surgery , penis
Penile fracture is a real urological emergency; it is underreported due to the shyness to describe it. It usually occurs during intercourse when the erect penis forcefully hits against the perineum or symphysis pubis. While imaging may be used as an adjunct to aid diagnosis, especially in equivocal cases, the diagnosis remains mostly a clinical one. Standard treatment is immediate surgical. Preferred incision to be employed is subcoronal circumferential incision with minimal complications and excellent results