title: [Penile fracture].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: Luis Miguel
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Herranz Fernández
authors.forename: Ramón
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arellano Gañán
authors.forename: Milagros
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jiménez Gálvez
authors.forename: Juan Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Romero de Tejada
authors.forename: Jerónimo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Muñoz-Delgado Salmerón
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Teba del Pino
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Minguez Martínez
authors.forename: Ignacio
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pereira Sanz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*