Immediate impotence after penetrating perineal trauma: restoration of erections with penile artery revascularization, corpus cavernosum aneurysm repair, and deep penile venous ligation

Urology. 1995 Oct;46(4):577-80. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(99)80279-9.

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction can result from blunt or penetrating pelvic or perineal trauma. Rupture of the corpora cavernosa leading to loss of the veno-occlusive mechanism and penile artery occlusion have been found in these patients. We present a case of immediate loss of erectile function after penetrating perineal trauma resulting in corpus cavernosum rupture and traumatic occlusion of multiple arteries in the hypogastric-cavernous bed. Conservative management of the corpus injury resulted in post-traumatic aneurysmal dilation at the site of injury with venous leakage from aberrant veins. Penile arterial revascularization and aneurysm repair with deep penile venous ligation resulted in near-complete return of normal erectile function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Arteries / surgery
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ligation
  • Male
  • Penis / blood supply*
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / surgery
  • Perineum / injuries*
  • Remission Induction
  • Veins
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications*