Penile fracture–not so rare
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: To discuss the clinical presentation, etiology and management of fracture penis. Material Method: 15 cases of fracture penis seen in department of surgery government medical college aurangabad between 2009 to 2014, all were underwent emergency surgery after clinical examination and basic work-up. Surgery evolved an circumcoronal incision, deglowing of penis and repair of tear. Result: Commonest age group between 30 to 40 years(10cases),out of 15 cases 11 were married and 4 were unmarried,9 cases presented within 6 hours,3 were between 6to 12 hours and rest 3 after 12 hour but before 2 days.8 cases had fracture as result of forceful coitus and 4 fall from bed / roll over on erect penis and 3 had during manipulation of erect penis.12 cases discharged between 7 to 10 days,2 cases on 7th days and one who had associated urethral injury on 14th day. no one had postoperative complication, all patient had full erection except one who need support in the form of medical treatment. Conclusion: Early presentation, Prompt surgical exploration and repair are advocated in almost all cases, Immediate surgery reduces long-term complications.
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Venkat Arjunrao Gite, Anita Jagdish Kandi
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