Traumatic rupture of the corpus cavernosum: evaluation and management.
Rupture of the corpus cavernosum is a rare but probably under-reported entity. It truly represents a urological emergency and current recommendations are for early surgical intervention. We review 5 cases with evaluation, treatment and followup. Delays in treatment lead to long-term complications, such as erectile dysfunction and penile curvature.
Cendron
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Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.
Whitmore
K E
KE
Carpiniello
V
V
Kurzweil
S J
SJ
Hanno
P M
PM
Snyder
H M
HM
Duckett
J W
JW
D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010410:Penile Erection; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture