Fracture penis: a danger to the erectile capacity

A penile fracture is a rare accident that usually occurs in men in the prime of their lives. Causes a very strong erection during intercourse and a little too strong sexual urges. When a penis fracture surgery is needed, not to impair the patient afterwards to get erectile dysfunction.

What is a penile fracture?

Actually it is a rupture of the tunica albuginea (teelbalschede whitish), the membrane surrounding the erectile bodies of the penis. This break may be associated with trauma of the swelling and in rare cases with an injury to the urethra (urethra) or some penile blood vessels.

When is a penis to break?

A penile fracture is an incident that typically occurs in the heat of the action. Instead of penetrating into the vagina, the penis is thrust against the perineum of the partner and folds it in half. This creates intense pain and soon formed a bruise (hematoma) on the penis surface.

Treatment options of a penile fracture

There are two treatments: surgery and penis for a while 'to rest' (or 'conservative treatment' called). In the first case, the surgeon attaches the tunica albuginea (or, possibly torn parts of the penis). Rehabilitation usually takes several weeks. During the first two weeks the patient must take drugs that prevent erection, allowing the penile tissues heal faster. In the second case, he only erectieverhinderende drugs, anti-inflammatories and painkillers prescribed. Because the penis thus remains inactive, the tunica albuginea naturally heal.

Possible consequence: erectile dysfunction

This latter option is, however, be avoided. According to a study that 96% of all operated patients regained a satisfactory erection ability after surgery (1). Whom surgery was not, however, was then 50% chance of erectile dysfunction. A conservative treatment is suitable only for patients who systematically refuse surgery.

(1) Gamal WM, Osman MM, Hammady A Aldahshoury MZ, MM Hussain, M. Saleem Penile Fracture: Long-Term Results of Surgical and Conservative Management. J Trauma. January 27 2011.