• Arch. Esp. Urol. · Dec 2011

    Case Reports

    Surgical treatment of corpora cavernosa fracture with complete urethral rupture.

    • Hector Garde García, SierraJesús MorenoJM, Esther Gordo Flores, Javier Corral Rosillo, and MoyanoAngel SilmiAS.
    • Catedra y Servicio de Urología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. hectorgarde@hotmail.com
    • Arch. Esp. Urol. 2011 Dec 1; 64 (10): 988-91.

    ObjectiveTo analyze in a short and concise way the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic fracture of both corpora cavernosa and urethra.MethodsWe present our experience with a rare case of traumatic fracture of both corpora cavernosa associated to complete urethral rupture.Results/ConclusionsThe diagnosis of penile fractures can be done with the clinical history and physical examination only. Surgery is the best treatment, the main objective of which is to enable voiding and restore the anatomy of the penis to prevent complications such as erectile dysfunction.

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