Penile Fracture: A Case Report

Authors

  • Prajwala Yogi Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Shova Sapkota Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Samir Shiwakoti Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Udaya Man Singh Dongol Department of Urosurgery, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Prajwal Paudyal Department of Urosurgery, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Anup Karki Department of Urosurgery, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7876

Keywords:

masturbation; penis; sexual intercourse.

Abstract

Penile fracture is a rare condition with an incidence of 1 case per 175000 United States male population. It can be caused by vigorous sexual intercourse and masturbation. Patients usually present with pain and swelling of the penis and can be diagnosed clinically. It mostly occur as a result of rupture of tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa. Ultrasound is the most reliable investigation to detect penile fractures. Patients need prompt treatment with exploration and repair of defects to prevent long-term sequelae. Here we present a case of 44 years male who developed a penile fracture following sexual intercourse and underwent surgical exploration and repair.

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Published

2022-10-01

How to Cite

Yogi, P., Sapkota, S. ., Shiwakoti, S. ., Dongol, U. M. S., Paudyal, P. ., & Karki, A. (2022). Penile Fracture: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 60(254), 895–897. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7876

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 254 (2022): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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