title: [Penile fracture: diagnostic assessment and therapeutic approach. Review of the literature].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Rupture of the corpus cavernosum is an uncommon condition that requires immediate treatment in the emergency services. The diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches are discussed and the literature reviewed.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two cases of rupture of the corpus cavernosum diagnosed 8 years and 3 months earlier are presented. One was treated conservatively and the other was submitted to early surgical management. Images showing the technique utilized for cavernosal repair in one of the patients and the satisfactory clinical course of both patients are presented.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Rupture of the corpus cavernosum is an uncommon urological emergency in our setting. Patient history and examination are diagnostic in most of the cases. Early surgical management is advocated.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Hospital General y Universitario, Guadalajara, España.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Serrano Pascual
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Golbano Ablanque
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: González-Peramato Gutiérrez
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Otero Tejero
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sancho Piedas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arroyo Pérez
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Viana López
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery