Delayed approach of a penile fracture with encapsulated hematoma

Penile fracture (PF) is defined as the rupture of the tunica albuginea (TA) of the corpora cavernosa (CC) caused by trauma to the erect penis. We present a case and clinical evolution of the delayed approach of PF. Physical examination showed a ventral rounded mass in the middle surface of the penil...

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Published in:Urology annals 2023-07, Vol.15 (3), p.349-351
Main Authors: Filho, Fernando, Favorito, Luciano, Vieiralves, Rodrigo, Rezende, Jose
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Erectile dysfunction
Fractures
penile fracture
penile hematoma
penile trauma
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Summary:Penile fracture (PF) is defined as the rupture of the tunica albuginea (TA) of the corpora cavernosa (CC) caused by trauma to the erect penis. We present a case and clinical evolution of the delayed approach of PF. Physical examination showed a ventral rounded mass in the middle surface of the penile shaft, associated with mild discoloration and edema. Surgery was performed with a vertical penoscrotal incision. We found an encapsulated hematoma on the right ventral mid penile shaft connected at its base to an approximate 1 cm transverse defect on the TA and we performed debridement and excision of the hematoma. Tunical defect was repaired with PDS 3/0 simple suture. The patient had a great postoperative evolution without local complications. The early diagnosis and surgical treatment reaches better functional results, with maintenance of erectile function in patients with penile fracture.
ISSN:0974-7796
0974-7834
DOI:10.4103/UA.UA_103_20