Early surgical intervention in penile fracture

ABSTRACT

To know the mechanism of injuries resulting in penile fractures and the of early surgical intervention in these cases. Material and 24 consecutive patients who presented with a history of blunt penile trauma and clinical signs and symptoms indicating penile fracture during a period of 03 years i.e. from Jan 2000 to December 2002, were included in the study. All of them underwent an emergency operation within 6 hours to 4 days after the incident. Vicryl 3/0 was used as a suture material for repair. Patients were followed upto one year. Among the 24 patients, 18 turned up for follow-up. Fifteen with excellent functional Results:, while 03 had penile curvature and pain during coitus. These three patients had undergone surgery more than 48 hours after the incident. Fracture penis is not very rare and manipulation resulting into blunt trauma to the penis was the commonest cause. An immediate surgical intervention is recommended to avoid serious complications