Abstract:This paper reviews the current status of information on diagnostic and therapeutic management of penile fractures, focusing on the controversy between surgical vs. conservative treatment of this uncommon injury. Penile fracture, commonly defined as a rupture of the tunica albuginea and corpus cavernosum, is a serious urological disorder demanding surgical management. The diagnostic procedure classically consists of history taking, physical examination and urinary status. Determination of the extent of severity… Show more
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