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Penile Fracture: A Case Report

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JOURNAL OF NEPAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Volume 60, Issue 254, Pages 895-897

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NEPAL MEDICAL ASSOC
DOI: 10.31729/jnma.7876

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masturbation; penis; sexual intercourse

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Penile fracture is a rare condition caused by vigorous sexual intercourse and masturbation. Patients usually experience pain and swelling of the penis and can be diagnosed clinically. Ultrasound is the most reliable investigation method. Prompt exploration and repair are necessary to prevent long-term sequelae.
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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