Does a penile injury require emergency medical care?

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Classical penile fracture is when you hear a pop sound, and you immediately lose erection. It will be painful and require emergency surgery to repair the corpora. But the picture you sent has no penile deformity or swelling (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). This is a superficial burst of the penile vein. I hope you can get an erection soon with a complete recovery. There is no need for surgery or medications. You will have color changes and complete healing in seven days.

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Yes, it could be the superficial dorsal vein. There are many veins on the penis, so sacrificing one vein should not be an issue. The vein, once injured, will get thrombosis and usually will be blocked, but blood will drain to other tributaries, and the erection will happen soon after healing. So do not worry about that. Since no surgical or medical intervention is needed, you need not visit an emergency room.

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Once the vein gets thrombosed and blocked, it will not recanalize again. A thrombus usually forms inside the vein, leading to a non-functioning vein that feels like a soft cord. You need not worry about it. There is no need to poke the bruised area, as the blood inside will be absorbed with time, leading to complete resolution of the blood clot. In the long term, you can observe your erection.

If you find any deviation of the penis after healing, it might be due to the fibrosis of the tunica albuginea layer. It is called Peyronie's disease. For now, I suggest you avoid intentional erections for a week to help in the healing process. And also, avoid intercourse for six weeks. There is no need for a massage, as it will worsen the condition. At this time, ice packs are not required. No need for medications either.

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