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A Case Of Penile Fracture With Bilateral Corporal Injury And Complete Urethral Disruption, Brett Watson, Samantha Kraemer, Bradley Rosenberg
A Case Of Penile Fracture With Bilateral Corporal Injury And Complete Urethral Disruption, Brett Watson, Samantha Kraemer, Bradley Rosenberg
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Introduction: Penile fracture with bilateral corporal rupture and complete urethral disruption is an uncommon injury, with approximately 60 cases reported in the literature. Case: A 54-year-old man presented with penile pain, ecchymosis, and detumescence, as well as urethral bleeding after blunt trauma sustained during vaginal intercourse. Clinical diagnosis of penile fracture was made and he was taken to the operating room for penile exploration. Complete transection of the urethra and bilateral disruptions of the corpora cavernosa were identified in the proximal penile shaft. The corpora were repaired with 3-0 vicryl. Primary urethroplasty was then performed using 4-0 PDS. Foley catheter …