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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2025

Sexual outcomes following the surgical treatment of traumatic rupture of the corpora cavernosa.

Kays Chaker, Nader Gharbia, Yassine Ouanes, Boutheina Mosbahi, Moez Rahoui, Mokhtar Bibi, Wassim Ben Chedly, Yassine Nouira

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Kays ChakerUrology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, BAB SAADOUN, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia. chakerkays@gmail.com.
Nader GharbiaUrology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, BAB SAADOUN, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia.
Yassine OuanesUrology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, BAB SAADOUN, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia.
Boutheina MosbahiAnesthesiology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Moez RahouiUrology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, BAB SAADOUN, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia.
Mokhtar BibiUrology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, BAB SAADOUN, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia.
Wassim Ben ChedlyUrology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, BAB SAADOUN, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia.
Yassine NouiraUrology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, University of Tunis El Manar, BAB SAADOUN, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia.

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introductionPenile fracture is a post-traumatic condition affecting the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa when erect. Clinical diagnosis and urgent surgical intervention are crucial to avoid severe functional complications, particularly erectile dysfunction. We aimed to evaluate male sexual function after surgical treatment in patients with penile fracture and to identify predictive factors of postoperative erectile dysfunction.

methodsWe underwent a hospital-based retrospective study on patients who underwent surgical repair for fractures of the corpora cavernosa between 2012 and 2023. Included in this study were all patients who have a postoperative follow-up of at least 12 months. Patients were clinically evaluated for the presence of erectile dysfunction and the presence of postoperative penile curvature. The patients were asked to answer the structured questionnaire of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15).

resultsWe included 87 patients. The mean age was 38 ± 12 years. Fourteen patients (16%) developed a fibrous plaque, with a median onset time of 30 days postoperatively. Erectile dysfunction was noted in forty-four patients (51%). Active smoking (p < 0.002), the surgical approach (p = 0.02), a consultation time > 7.5 h (p = 0.01), a length of the discontinuity of the corpora cavernosa > 2.5 cm (p = 0.01) and the use of an erection inhibitor postoperatively (p = 0.021) were independent predictive factors of erectile dysfunction at 1 year postoperatively.

conclusionConsidering the results of our study, we propose rapid and urgent surgical management for penile fractures, and an elective surgical approach may be considered. We emphasize the fundamental role of sexual education, especially for young people, in preventing this sexual accident that could negatively impact their sexual life.

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Erectile DysfunctionPenisPostoperative ComplicationsAdultHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRuptureTreatment OutcomeCorpora cavernosaErectile dysfunctionSurgical treatment

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PMCPMC11903504

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