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ArticleThe Canadian journal of urology2026

Penile fracture and concomitant severe urethral trauma-a case report and discussion of surgical approach.

Angelos Samaras, Stefan Aufderklamm, Bastian Amend, Viktoria Stühler, Arnulf Stenzl, Igor Tsaur, Steffen Rausch

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Article in The Canadian journal of urology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Angelos SamarasDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, 72074, Germany.
Stefan AufderklammDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, 72074, Germany.
Bastian AmendDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, 72074, Germany.
Viktoria StühlerDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, 72074, Germany.
Arnulf StenzlDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, 72074, Germany.
Igor TsaurDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, 72074, Germany.
Steffen RauschDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, 72074, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPenile fracture is a rare urological emergency, especially when it involves a urethral injury. CASE DESCRIPTION: Here, we report the case of a 41-year-old male patient with penile trauma during sexual intercourse, presenting with typical clinical signs of corpus cavernosum rupture and gross hematuria. Emergency surgical exploration revealed an additional partial urethral injury (approximately 1.5 cm in length), which was primarily closed. Surgical management included a vertical penoscrotal incision, evacuation of hematoma, double-layer re-approximation of the urethra, closure of the tunica albuginea, and placement of both transurethral and suprapubic catheters. The postoperative course was uneventful, with diazepam administered to suppress erections and full functional recovery at 6-month follow-up.

conclusionThis case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis, a tailored surgical approach, and urinary diversion in the setting of urethral trauma.

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Multiple TraumaPenisUrethraUrologic Surgical Procedures, MaleAdultHumansMaleRupturecase reportpenile fracturesurgical approachurethral trauma

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PMID42086364

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