[Genital wound caused by low-speed fire arm].
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of genital gunshot injuries and review the literature.


METHODS
A case of low velocity multiple gunshot penile injuries is described. Surgical exploration was performed, gunshot removed and the albuginea repaired. A broad spectrum antibiotic was administered prophylactically for infection.


RESULTS
Good cosmetic and functional results, including sexual potency and voiding, were achieved.


CONCLUSIONS
Surgical exploration is mandatory in genital gunshot injuries. The best approach to the albuginea is by a crown incision and denudation of the penile skin, which permits surgical repair with excellent cosmetic results.
Gutiérrez García
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Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Cantabria, España.
Roca Edreira
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A
López Rasines
G
G
de Diego Rodríguez
J E
JE
Rado Velázquez
M A
MA
Hernández Castrillo
A
A
Martín García
B
B
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*