Tiwary S K, Singh M K, Khanna R, Khanna A K
Department of General surgery , Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.
Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2006 Apr-Jun;4(2):249-50.
Penile fracture is caused by sudden trauma to erect penis leading to tear of corpora cavernosa. Although penile fracture is a rare condition, it can lead to crippling penile deformity and erectile impotence, if intervention is delayed. We describe a case of penile fracture caused by masturbation and satisfactory outcome after early surgical intervention. Usually only clinical assessment is sufficient for diagnosis.