Delayed surgical repair of penile fracture under local anesthesia

J Sex Med. 2008 Oct;5(10):2464-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.00851.x. Epub 2008 May 26.

Abstract

Introduction: Penile fracture is a traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea because of blunt injury of an erect penis.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of a simple delayed surgical repair of penile fracture after a conservative treatment under local anesthesia in patients presented after 24 hours.

Methods: Twenty-four patients with penile fracture presented after 24 hours were subjected to history taking, clinical examination, urine analysis, and penile ultrasound. They underwent conservative treatment for 7-12 days, and then a surgical repair under local anesthesia was carried out.

Main outcome measures: A follow-up for 6 months for sexual activity and any associated complaints in addition to local examination.

Results: All cases were presented with unilateral single tear, and the main cause of penile fracture was sexual intercourse. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were encountered. They regained their sexual activity 4-6 weeks after the repair. One case developed a mild penile deviation that did not interfere with sexual relation after the 6-month follow-up.

Conclusion: Surgical repair of penile fracture after a conservative treatment is an effective method for patients with delayed presentation devoid of urethral involvement.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Local*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penile Erection
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / surgery
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Time Factors
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods*
  • Young Adult