Abstract

Case Report

Penile Fracture: The “Cracking” Sound and Intra-operative Tunica Albuginea Repair

Ayoub Mamad*, Mohammed Amine Bibat, Mohammed Amine Elafari, Youssef Maachi, Amine Slaoui, Tarik Karmouni, Abdelatif Koutani and Khalid Elkhader

Published: 21 January, 2026 | Volume 10 - Issue 1 | Pages: 001-002

Penile fracture is a rare urological emergency typically characterized by an audible “cracking” sound, immediate detumescence, and rapid penile swelling following trauma to an erect penis. We present clinical and intra-operative images of a 37-year-old man with a proximal tunica albuginea tear confirmed at urgent exploration and repaired with absorbable sutures. Early surgical exploration with hematoma evacuation and primary repair remains the preferred approach to reduce long-term complications such as penile curvature and erectile dysfunction.

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Keywords:

Penile fracture; Cracking sound; Tunica albuginea; Urological emergency

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