title: Signs, symptoms and treatment of penile fracture.
abstract: Penile fracture is an uncommon injury and requires urgent treatment, therefore emergency nurses should be aware of the signs and symptoms and understand the importance of immediate surgical referral. This article describes the anatomy and physiology of penile erection and the ways in which penile fracture can occur. It also outlines the management of patients and includes a case study of a fracture caused by vigorous masturbation.
authors.affiliation: Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bhoil
authors.affiliation: Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Dinesh
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sood
mesh_terms: D003075:Coitus; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation; D010410:Penile Erection; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
keywords: aubergine sign; eggplant deformity; emergency care; genitals; masturbation; penile fracture; penis