PENETRATING TRAUMA TO THE PENIS - FUNCTIONAL RESULTS

Purpose: The erectile function, cosmetic appearance, indications for s urgical exploration and need for specific diagnostic tests were evalua ted in patients with penetrating penile trauma. Materials and Methods: We reviewed 26 cases of penetrating penile trauma seen during a 4-yea r period. Results: All patients with corporeal injuries who were follo wed (73%) were potent. Two patients with minimal corporeal injury who did not undergo exploration did well. Retrograde urethrography did not identify any previously unsuspected urethral injuries. Conclusions: E xcellent functional results may be obtained after penetrating trauma t o the penis. Select patients may not require retrograde urethrography and some with minimal wounds, even if involving the corpora, can be tr eated nonoperatively.