Penetrating trauma to the penis: functional results.
OBJECTIVE
The erectile function, cosmetic appearance, indications for surgical exploration and need for specific diagnostic tests were evaluated in patients with penetrating penile trauma.


METHODS
We reviewed 26 cases of penetrating penile trauma seen during a 4-year period.


RESULTS
All patients with corporeal injuries who were followed (73%) were potent. Two patients with minimal corporeal injury who did not undergo exploration did well. Retrograde urethrography did not identify any previously unsuspected urethral injuries.


CONCLUSIONS
Excellent functional results may be obtained after penetrating trauma to the penis. Select patients may not require retrograde urethrography and some with minimal wounds, even if involving the corpora, can be treated nonoperatively.
Goldman
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Department of Urology, University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA.
Dmochowski
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating