Fractured penis.

PURPOSE

To provide nurse practitioners (NP) with information concerning the uncommon occurrence of penile fracture, a review of the anatomy and physiology of the penile shaft, signs and symptoms to be included in assessment, diagnostic tests, treatment, and referral are discussed.

DATA SOURCES

Current literature available in journals and textbook, and clinical experience.

CONCLUSIONS

Penile fracture, although an uncommon incident, is an urgent condition that requires a urology consult and surgical repair.

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE

Because of the serious nature of this injury and the potential for complications, NPs need to obtain an urgent urology consult when penile fracture is suspected or diagnosed. The characteristic typical clinical presentation usually eliminates the need for expensive or invasive tests for diagnosis.