Filho Fernando Salles da Silva, Favorito Luciano A, Vieiralves Rodrigo R, Rezende Jose Anacleto D
Department of Urology, Lagoa Federal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Department of Medicine, IDOMED University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Urol Ann. 2023 Jul-Sep;15(3):349-351. doi: 10.4103/UA.UA_103_20. Epub 2023 Jul 17.
Penile fracture (PF) is defined as the rupture of the tunica albuginea (TA) of the corpora cavernosa (CC) caused by trauma to the erect penis. We present a case and clinical evolution of the delayed approach of PF. Physical examination showed a ventral rounded mass in the middle surface of the penile shaft, associated with mild discoloration and edema. Surgery was performed with a vertical penoscrotal incision. We found an encapsulated hematoma on the right ventral mid penile shaft connected at its base to an approximate 1 cm transverse defect on the TA and we performed debridement and excision of the hematoma. Tunical defect was repaired with PDS 3/0 simple suture. The patient had a great postoperative evolution without local complications. The early diagnosis and surgical treatment reaches better functional results, with maintenance of erectile function in patients with penile fracture.