Corpora cavernosa lesion by gunshot. Case study and literature review.
Rupture of the corpora cavernosa is a very rare lesion. It occurs most commonly during intercourse. A far more exceptional cause is a gunshot wound; in this case, there are frequently concomitant lesions to other structures. We present the case of a man who suffered a lesion to the corpora cavernosa due to a gunshot and underwent emergency surgery. We reviewed existing literature and verified that the first step in managing a genital gunshot wound is to stabilise the patient, following which we should surgically explore the affected area.
Martín Hernández
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Urology Department. La Paz University Hospital. Madrid, Spain. mariomhdez@yahoo.es
López Tello
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Pérez Utrilla
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Alvarez Maestro
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Cabrera Castillo
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de la Peña Barthel
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult