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Preoperative examination.
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Physical exam revealed a swollen, ecchymotic penis without blood at the meatus (see Figure 1).
Intraoperative findings: right cavernosal tear and urethral rupture (foley catheter in urethra).
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Additionally, a large injury involving the ventral half of the urethra was identified (see Figure 2).
Cavernosal repair.
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The cavernosal injury was repaired in an interrupted fashion using 5-0 PDS suture (see Figure 3).
Completed repair.
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A circumcision was then performed and the skin edges were reapproximated using interrupted 4-0 Vicryl suture (Figures 4 and 5).
Post-operative appearance.
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A circumcision was then performed and the skin edges were reapproximated using interrupted 4-0 Vicryl suture (Figures 4 and 5).