Signs, symptoms and treatment of penile fracture

Emerg Nurse. 2015 Oct;23(6):16-7. doi: 10.7748/en.23.6.16.s21.

Abstract

Penile fracture is an uncommon injury and requires urgent treatment, therefore emergency nurses should be aware of the signs and symptoms and understand the importance of immediate surgical referral. This article describes the anatomy and physiology of penile erection and the ways in which penile fracture can occur. It also outlines the management of patients and includes a case study of a fracture caused by vigorous masturbation.

Keywords: aubergine sign; eggplant deformity; emergency care; genitals; masturbation; penile fracture; penis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coitus
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Ecchymosis / etiology
  • Ecchymosis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Masturbation
  • Penile Erection
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / surgery
  • Rupture / diagnosis
  • Rupture / surgery