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International Journal of Impotence Research (2008) 20, 366–369; doi:10.1038/ijir.2008.12; published online 17 April 2008

Fractured penis: a review

S L Sawh1, M P O'Leary1, M D Ferreira1, A M Berry1 and D Maharaj2,3

  1. 1Division of Urology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
  2. 2Department of Surgery, General Hospital, Port-of-Spain, University of the West Indies

Correspondence: Dr SL Sawh, Division of Urology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. E-mail: SSawh@partners.org

3Current address: St Clair Medical Center, #18 Elizabeth Street, St Clair, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

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Abstract

Fracture of the penis is a well-recognized clinical entity. The ideal management has evolved and repair remains largely surgical. We present the etiology and pathophysiology of this condition and outline the therapeutic options.

Keywords:

penis, fracture, penile fracture

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