Corpora cavernosa lesion by gunshot. Case study and literature review

Rupture of the corpora cavernosa is a very rare lesion. It occurs most commonly during intercourse. A far more exceptional cause is a gunshot wound; in this case, there are frequently concomitant lesions to other structures. We present the case of a man who suffered a lesion to the corpora cavernosa...

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Published inActas urologicas españolas Vol. 33; no. 10; pp. 1138 - 1140
Main Authors Martín Hernández, M, López Tello, J, Pérez Utrilla, M, Alvarez Maestro, M, Cabrera Castillo, P, de la Peña Barthel, J J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Spanish
Published Spain 01.11.2009
Subjects
Humans
Male
Penis - injuries
Penis - surgery
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male - methods
Wounds, Gunshot - surgery
Young Adult
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Summary:Rupture of the corpora cavernosa is a very rare lesion. It occurs most commonly during intercourse. A far more exceptional cause is a gunshot wound; in this case, there are frequently concomitant lesions to other structures. We present the case of a man who suffered a lesion to the corpora cavernosa due to a gunshot and underwent emergency surgery. We reviewed existing literature and verified that the first step in managing a genital gunshot wound is to stabilise the patient, following which we should surgically explore the affected area.
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ISSN:1699-7980