Ultrasound evaluation of penile fractures.

Sg Kachewar, Ds Kulkarni

Radio-diagnosis Department, Rural Medical College, Maharashtra, India.

Biomedical imaging and intervention journal 2011 Oct

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This short case report discusses the various aspects of penile fracture, which is a rare entity. Nevertheless, the incidence of penile fractures is on the rise due to the increased use of performance-enhancing drugs. An individual with a penile fracture should seek immediate medical referral. Prompt diagnosis and management is necessary to prevent undesirable after-effects as discussed. Emphasis is made on how imaging with ultrasound enables a quick and complete assessment of this mishap.

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Sg Kachewar, Ds Kulkarni. Ultrasound evaluation of penile fractures. Biomedical imaging and intervention journal. 2011 Oct;7(4):e27

PMID: 22279504

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