Fractured penis.
OBJECTIVE
To provide nurse practitioners (NP) with information concerning the uncommon occurrence of penile fracture, a review of the anatomy and physiology of the penile shaft, signs and symptoms to be included in assessment, diagnostic tests, treatment, and referral are discussed.


METHODS
Current literature available in journals and textbook, and clinical experience.


CONCLUSIONS
Penile fracture, although an uncommon incident, is an urgent condition that requires a urology consult and surgical repair.


CONCLUSIONS
Because of the serious nature of this injury and the potential for complications, NPs need to obtain an urgent urology consult when penile fracture is suspected or diagnosed. The characteristic typical clinical presentation usually eliminates the need for expensive or invasive tests for diagnosis.
Cole
Frank L
FL
Department of Acute and Continuing Care, School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Frank.L.Cole@uth.tmc.edu
Vogler
Robert W
RW
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010410:Penile Erection; D010413:Penis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012421:Rupture; D014572:Urology; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*