[Penile fracture].
OBJECTIVE
Rupture of the corpora cavernosum is an uncommon pathology requiring immediate treatment. We performed a bibliographic search, and analyzed different diagnostic and therapeutic methods.


RESULTS
Two cases of traumatic rupture of the corpus cavernosum are described. The clinical features, penile ultrasound findings and immediate surgical treatment are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Penile fracture is an uncommon pathology. Generally, history and physical examination are enough to establish the diagnosis. Penile ultrasound can help in case of doubt. Most urologists deem immediate surgery the standard therapy.
Herranz Fernández
Luis Miguel
LM
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, España.
Arellano Gañán
Ramón
R
Jiménez Gálvez
Milagros
M
Romero de Tejada
Juan Carlos
JC
Muñoz-Delgado Salmerón
Jerónimo
J
Teba del Pino
Fernando
F
Minguez Martínez
Ricardo
R
Pereira Sanz
Ignacio
I
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*