Rupture of the corpus cavernosum of the penis. 1981

G R Sant

Rupture of the corpus cavernosum ("fracture" of the penis) is an uncommon injury that occurs in an erect penis. The tunica albuginea is torn during coitus or as a result of external forces, resulting in sudden pain, swelling, and discoloration of the penis. Urethral rupture is associated with the cavernous injury in approximately 10% of cases. Treatment of the injury aims at full functional and cosmetic recovery. Nonoperative treatment results in a 10% incidence of penile deformity and requires a substantial hospital stay. However, surgical repair eliminates resultant deformity and allows for earlier hospital discharge. Three patients had fractured penises, including one penis associated with a torn urethra. Early surgical repair was performed in each patient, and the results were excellent. Prompt surgical repair should be given to all patients with a fractured penis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D010413 Penis The external reproductive organ of males. It is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. Two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. The third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra. Glans Penis,Penis, Glans
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D012421 Rupture Forcible or traumatic tear or break of an organ or other soft part of the body. Ruptures
D014521 Urethra A tube that transports URINE from the URINARY BLADDER to the outside of the body in both the sexes. It also has a reproductive function in the male by providing a passage for SPERM. External Urethral Sphincter,External Urinary Sphincter,Internal Urethral Sphincter,Internal Urinary Sphincter,Internal Vesical Sphincter,Urethral Sphincters,External Urethral Sphincters,External Urinary Sphincters,Internal Urethral Sphincters,Internal Urinary Sphincters,Internal Vesical Sphincters,Sphincter, External Urethral,Sphincter, External Urinary,Sphincter, Internal Urethral,Sphincter, Internal Urinary,Sphincter, Internal Vesical,Sphincter, Urethral,Urethral Sphincter,Urethral Sphincter, External,Urethras,Urinary Sphincter, External,Urinary Sphincter, Internal,Vesical Sphincter, Internal

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