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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Any | *Any patient w/ trauma to genitalia w/ a prothesis in place should be seen by a urologist | ||
*All penetrating trauma to the penis requires surgical consultation | *All penetrating trauma to the penis requires surgical consultation | ||
*Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected) | *Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected) | ||
Revision as of 01:11, 2 July 2016
Background
- Any patient w/ trauma to genitalia w/ a prothesis in place should be seen by a urologist
- All penetrating trauma to the penis requires surgical consultation
- Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected)
Types
Penile trauma types
Differential Diagnosis
Genitourinary Trauma
- Urinary system
- Genital
- Other
- Child abuse
- Pelvic fracture (often accompanies)
- Sexual assault