Penile fracture and associated urethral injury: Experience at a tertiary care hospital.

INTRODUCTION: Penile fracture may be associated with urethral trauma in 1% to 38% of cases. We present our experience in treating 8 such cases.

METHODS: Data were collected retrospectively from hospital records and from out-patient department follow-up visits.

RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 30.4 years; trauma during coitus was the most common cause of the penile fracture. One patient presented after 7 days. Two patients had normal examination of their penis despite typical history. All fractures were repaired on an emergency basis via subcoronal incision. In 2 patients with normal findings, the urethra had to be mobilized to locate the site of the injury. In 1 patient, the site of the urethral trauma was 1 cm away from the site of the corporal injury, which was localized by injecting sterile methylene blue per urethra. Postoperatively, all patients voided with good flow and had erections with adequate rigidity.

CONCLUSION: A high level of suspicion for urethral injury during surgical exploration is warranted, especially in the presence of suggestive history and examination.