[Usefulness of prostaglandin E1 in the diagnosis of corpora cavernosa fracture. Report of a case].
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of rupture of the corpora cavernosa demonstrated by intracavernosal PGE1.


RESULTS
Herein we describe a patient with fracture of the penis in whom the degree of injury could not be determined by questioning and clinical inspection. The artificial erection test with intracavernosal PGE1 was utilized to evaluate the ruptured corpora cavernosa.


CONCLUSIONS
Intracavernous PGE1 is useful in the diagnosis of rupture of the corpora cavernosa and has minimum side effects.
Rodríguez de Ledesma Vega
J M
JM
Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario, Murcia, España.
Ferrero Doria
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R
Fontana Compiano
L O
LO
D000328:Adult; D000527:Alprostadil; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D014665:Vasodilator Agents
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D000527:Alprostadil