title: Fractured penis: a clinical misnomer!
abstract: BACKGROUND
  A 'fracture' of the penis refers to a tear in the deep layer of the tunica albuginea (Buck's fascia) and may be associated with a urethral injury.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe a classical case of a 'fractured' penis and discuss the management options.
  
  
  METHODS
  A case report of a 30-year-old man presented with a 'fractured' penis and who underwent surgical intervention.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This rare occurrence represents a urological emergency and necessitates imaging and repair of the cavernosal defect in order to prevent poor functional outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. rcasey@oceanfree.net
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Casey
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Galvin
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bouchier-Hayes
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lennon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome