Penile fracture with urethral injury.
A case of penile fracture secondary to a mishap during sexual intercourse is reported. The injury involved both corpora cavernosa and complete transection of the urethra. The injury was repaired with plastic reanastomosis of the corpora cavernosa and urethra. The result with limited followup was satisfactory. The diagnosis and treatment of this unusual injury are discussed.
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Division of Urology, University of California Medical Center, San Diego.
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D000328:Adult; D003075:Coitus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014521:Urethra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery