# Delayed surgical repair in double penile fracture: Insights and outcomes: A case report

## TL;DR

A 27-year-old man with a rare double penile fracture had successful surgery after a 36-hour delay, suggesting guidelines may need updating.

## Contribution

This case challenges the necessity of immediate surgery for penile fractures by demonstrating a successful delayed repair.

## Key findings

- Delayed surgical repair of a double penile fracture resulted in a successful recovery.
- Advanced imaging was crucial for diagnosing and managing the injury.
- The case supports re-evaluation of current clinical guidelines for penile fracture management.

## Abstract

Penile fractures, though rare, demand urgent surgical attention due to their potentially severe consequences. This case report illustrates the significance of prompt and comprehensive imaging with surgical exploration in managing a delayed presentation of a double penile fracture.

A 27-year-old male sustained a penile injury during sleep, presenting to our department 36 h post-trauma. His clinical symptoms included significant penile swelling, deviation, and the characteristic ‘eggplant’ deformity. Ultrasonography revealed extensive subcutaneous edema and a substantial hematoma at the penile base, with a disruption in the tunica albuginea. Surgical exploration identified two distinct fractures in the corpora cavernosa, which were successfully repaired. The patient experienced a rapid and complication-free recovery, regaining full erectile function within four days.

This case underlines the anatomical complexity of penile fractures. Despite the delay in seeking medical attention, the outcome was favorable, challenging the notion that immediate surgery is crucial for avoiding long-term complications. The literature suggests that delayed surgery might not significantly impact long-term outcomes, especially in the absence of urethral involvement, a perspective supported by our case findings.

Penile fracture requires a nuanced approach to diagnosis and treatment. The case demonstrates that while immediate surgical intervention is ideal, delayed repair can also result in positive outcomes under certain conditions. This report contributes to the growing body of evidence suggesting the potential for re-evaluating current clinical guidelines for penile fracture management.

•The article discusses a rare situation of a patient with two penile fractures.•The patient had successful surgery even after a 36-h delay.•Advanced imaging techniques were key to diagnosing and treating the fractures.•The patient recovered quickly and effectively thanks to the detailed surgical method used.•This case suggests that medical guidelines for treating penile fractures might need updating.

The article discusses a rare situation of a patient with two penile fractures.

The patient had successful surgery even after a 36-h delay.

Advanced imaging techniques were key to diagnosing and treating the fractures.

The patient recovered quickly and effectively thanks to the detailed surgical method used.

This case suggests that medical guidelines for treating penile fractures might need updating.