Urethral injury in penile fracture: a narrative review

ABSTRACT Objective To present the evolution and the recent data on the etiology, diagnosis, management and outcomes of penile fracture (PF) with concomitant urethral injury. Materials and Methods We searched the Pubmed database between 1998 and 2019 using the following key words: "penile fracture", "fracture of penis", "trauma to penis", "rupture of corpora cavernosa", "urethral injury", "urethral rupture" and "urethral reconstruction". Results The incidence of urethral lesion in patients with PF varies by geographic region and etiology. Blood in the meatus, hematuria and voiding symptoms are highly indicative of urethral rupture. The diagnosis of PF is eminently clinical and complementary exams are not necessary. The treatment consists of urethral reconstruction and the most common complications found are urethral stenosis and urethrocutaneous fistula. Conclusion PF is an uncommon urological emergency, particularly in cases with urethral involvement. Urethral injury should be suspected in the presence of suggestive clinical signs, and diagnosis is usually clinical. Urgent urethral reconstruction is mandatory and produces satisfactory results with low levels of complications.

Paratracheal cyst rupture: a differential diagnosis for tracheal rupture / Ruptura de cisto paratraqueal: um diagnóstico diferencial para ruptura traqueal

Abstract Tracheobronchial rupture is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication commonly caused by neck and chest trauma. Iatrogenic tracheobronchial rupture can be caused by intubation, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy but also linked to pre-existing primary diseases. Paratracheal air cysts, infrequently described in literature, seem to be associated with obstructive lung disease and weaknesses in right posterior lateral wall of the trachea. We report a case of a paratracheal air cyst rupture in a previous healthy patient.

Resumo A ruptura traqueobrônquica (RTB) é uma complicação rara, mas potencialmente fatal, comumente causada por trauma de pescoço e tórax. A RTB iatrogênica pode ser causada por intubação, traqueostomia, broncoscopia, mas também pode estar relacionada a doenças primárias preexistentes. Os cistos aéreos paratraqueais, raramente descritos na literatura, parecem estar associados à doença pulmonar obstrutiva e fraqueza da parede posterolateral direita da traqueia. Relatamos o caso de uma ruptura de cisto aéreo paratraqueal em paciente previamente saudável.

Simultaneous bilateral distal biceps tendon repair: case report / Reparo de ruptura bilateral simultânea do bíceps distal: relato de caso

ABSTRACT Simultaneous bilateral rupture of the distal biceps tendon is a rare clinical entity, seldom reported in the literature and with unclear therapeutic setting. The authors report the case of a 39-year-old white man who suffered a simultaneous bilateral rupture while working out. When weightlifting with elbows at 90° of flexion, he suddenly felt pain on the anterior aspect of the arms, coming for evaluation after two days. He presented bulging contour of the biceps muscle belly and ecchymosis in the antecubital fossa, extending distally to the medial aspect of the forearm, as well as a marked decrease of supination strength and pain in active elbow flexion. MRI confirmed the rupture with retraction of the distal biceps bilaterally. The authors opted for performing the tendon repairs simultaneously through the double incision technique and fixation to the bicipital tuberosity with anchors. The patient progressed quite well, with full return to labor and sports activities, being satisfied with the result after two years of surgery. In the literature search, few reports of simultaneous bilateral rupture of the distal biceps were retrieved, with only one treated in the acute phase of injury. Therefore, the authors consider this procedure to be a good option to solve this complex condition.

RESUMO A ruptura bilateral simultânea dos tendões distais do bíceps é uma entidade rara, pouco relatada na literatura e com definição terapêutica pouco clara. Relatamos o caso de um homem branco de 39 anos que sofreu ruptura bilateral simultânea durante treino de academia em que ao pegar peso com os cotovelos em flexão de 90° sentiu dor súbita na face anterior dos braços e compareceu para avaliação após dois dias. Apresentava abaulamento do contorno do ventre muscular do bíceps braquial e equimose na região da fossa antecubital que se estendia distalmente para a face medial do antebraço, além de grande diminuição da força de supinação e dor à flexão ativa do cotovelo. Ressonância nuclear magnética (RNM) confirmou a ruptura com retração do bíceps distal, bilateralmente. Optou-se pelo reparo das lesões simultaneamente com a técnica de dupla incisão e fixação do tendão à tuberosidade bicipital com âncoras. O paciente evoluiu de forma bastante satisfatória, com retorno completo às atividades laborais e esportivas, está bastante satisfeito com o resultado após dois anos da cirurgia. Na pesquisa da literatura, foram achados muito poucos casos descritos de ruptura bilateral simultânea do bíceps distal. Desses, somente um foi tratado na fase aguda da lesão. Portanto, os autores consideram o procedimento descrito como uma boa opção para a resolução dessa complexa condição.

The value of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of penile fracture

Purpose We studied the use of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of penile fracture. Materials and Methods Between 1997 and 2012, fifteen patients (age range 17-48 years, mean age 37 years) with suspected penile fracture underwent MRI examinations. Ten patients were injured during sexual intercourse, whereas four patients were traumatized by non-physiological bending of the penis during self manupilation, one patient was traumatized falling from the bed. Investigations were performed with 1.5T MR unit. With the patient in the supine position, the penis was taped against the abdominal wall and surface coil was placed on the penis. All patients were studied with axial, coronal, sagittal precontrast and postcontrast T1-weighted TSE(TR/TE:538/13 msn) and T2-weighted TSE(5290/110 msn) sequences. All patient underwent surgical exploration. The follow-up ranged from 3 months to 72 months. Clinically all patients showed normal healing process without complications. In 11 patients a shortening and thickening of tunica albuginea was observed. Three patients have post traumatic erectil disfunction. Results In all patient corpus cavernosum fractures were clearly depicted on a discontinuity of the low signal intensity of tunica albuginea. These findings were most evident on T1WI and also depicted on T2W sequences. Images obtained shortly after contrast medium administration showed considerable enhancement only in rupture site. Subcutaneous extratunical haematoma in all patients were also recognizable on T2 WI. MRI findings were confirmed at surgery. Conclusions Magnetic resonance imaging is of great value for the diagnosis of penile fracture. Furthermore this method is well suited for visualising the post-operative healing process .

Rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito de los rotadores, diagnóstico y tratamiento artroscópico / Partial-thickness rotator cuff tear: diagnosis and arthroscopic treatment / Ruptures partielles de la coiffe des rotateurs, diagnostic et traitement sous arthroscopie

INTRODUCCIÓN: las rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito rotador (tendones del supraespinoso, infraespinoso) se consideran dos veces más frecuente que las rupturas completas del espesor. Los estudios utilizan la artroscopia como método de elección para su diagnóstico y la convierten en la regla de oro. Numerosos cirujanos consideran conservar intactas la parte sana de las fibras del tendón y reparar el área de ruptura; principio posible de cumplir con las técnicas de reparación artroscópicas. OBJETIVO: evaluar los resultados de la aplicación de la técnica artroscópica para el diagnóstico y la reparación de las rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito de los rotadores, conservando la parte sana del tendón. MÉTODOS: se repararon rupturas parciales del manguito rotador con técnica artroscópica de sutura y anclaje sin completar la ruptura del tendón del supraespinoso e infraespinoso desde enero 2008 hasta mayo de 2009. El estudio incluyó 47 hombros, 34 rupturas parciales de la superficie articular, 7 rupturas parciales de la superficie bursal y 6 rupturas parciales intratendinosas. Se realizó un seguimiento promedio de 14,5 meses (rango de 12 a 17 meses), la distribución según el sexo 34 masculinos (72,3 %) y 13 femeninos (27,7 %) y un promedio de edad de 47,5 años. El miembro dominante estuvo afectado en 38 pacientes (80,9 %). RESULTADOS: se obtuvo resultados excelentes y buenos en 91,5 % de los pacientes y 95,8 % resultados excelentes, buenos y regulares evaluados según la escala de Constant-Murley. CONCLUSIONES: la reparación artroscópica utilizando técnica de sutura y anclaje sin completar la ruptura ofrece ventajas. Se conserva la anatomía, preservando la parte sana del tendón y evitando la progresión a defectos completos del espesor.

INTRODUCTION: partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (supraspinatus tendon, infraspinatus) are considered twice as frequent as full thickness tears. Studies using arthroscopy as a method of choice for diagnosis and they turn it in the golden rule. Many surgeons consider fully maintain the healthy part of the tendon fibers and repair the rupture area; which is possible to comply with arthroscopic repair techniques. OBJECTIVE: evaluate the results of the application of arthroscopic technique for the diagnosis and repair of partial-thickness rotator cuff ruptures, preserving the healthy part of the tendon. METHODS: partial rotator cuff tears were repaired with arthroscopic suture anchor technique without completing thesupraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon rupture from January 2008 to May 2009. The study included 47shoulders, 34 partial tears of the joint surface, seven partial teras of bursal surface and 6 intratendinous partial tears. An average follow-up of 14.5 months (range 12-17 months) was conducted. Distribution by sex 34 male (72.3 %) and 13 female (27.7 %) and an average age of 47.5 years was performed. The dominant limb was affected in 38 patients (80.9 %). RESULTS: excellent results were obtained in 95.8% of patients and good results in 91.5 %. Results were assessed as excellent, good, regular according to the Constant-Murley scale results. CONCLUSIONS: arthroscopic repair using suture anchor technique without completing rupture offers advantages. Anatomy is conserved, while preserving the healthy part of the tendon and preventing progression to full thickness defects.

INTRODUCTION: les ruptures partielles de la coiffe de rotateurs (tendons du sus-épineux, du sous-épineux) sont considérées deux fois plus fréquentes que les ruptures complètes. Dans les études, l'arthroscopie est utilisée comme méthode de choix pour le diagnostic des ruptures de la coiffe des rotateurs, et dévient alors un gold standard. Plusieurs chirurgiens tendent à laisser intacte la partie saine des fibres tendineuses et à réparer seulement la zone de la rupture, ce qui est tout à fait possible grâce aux techniques de réparation sous arthroscopie. OBJECTIF: le but de cette étude est d'évaluer les résultats de la mise en application d'une technique de diagnostic et de réparation sous arthroscopie dans le traitement des ruptures partielles de la coiffe des rotateurs. MÉTHODES: depuis janvier 2008 jusqu'à mai 2009, on a éprouvé une technique de suture et d'ancrage sous arthroscopie pour la réparation des ruptures partielles de la coiffe des rotateurs. Cette étude a compris 47 épaules (34 ruptures partielles des capsules articulaires, 7 déchirures partielles de la bourse glénoïdale, et 6 ruptures partielles des tendons). On a réalisé un suivi de 14.5 mois en moyenne (12 à 17 mois), avec une distribution par sexes de 34 hommes (72.3 %) et 13 femmes (27.7 %), et une moyenne de 47.5 ans. Le membre supérieur dominant a été affecté chez 38 patients (80.9 %). RÉSULTATS: on a obtenu des résultats excellents et bons chez 91.5% des patients, et les résultats ont été évalués d'excellents, de bons et de moyens chez 95.8% des patients selon l'échelle de Constant-Murley. CONCLUSIONS: cette technique de suture et d'ancrage sous arthroscopie, sans compléter la rupture, montre des bénéfices; on protège l'anatomie en préservant la partie saine du tendon et en évitant l'évolution complète des anomalies au niveau de la coiffe.

Intraperitoneally Placed Foley Catheter via Verumontanum Initially Presenting as a Bladder Rupture

Since urethral Foley catheterization is usually easy and safe, serious complications related to this procedure have been rarely reported. Herein, we describe a case of intraperitoneally placed urethral catheter via verumontanum presenting as intraperitoneal bladder perforation in a chronically debilitated elderly patient. A 82-yr-old male patient was admitted with symptoms of hematuria, lower abdominal pain after traumatic Foley catheterization. The retrograde cystography showed findings of intraperitoneal bladder perforation, but emergency laparotomy with intraoperative urethrocystoscopy revealed a tunnel-like false passage extending from the verumontanum into the rectovesical pouch between the posterior wall of the bladder and the anterior wall of the rectum with no bladder injury. The patient was treated with simple closure of the perforated rectovesical pouch and a placement of suprapubic cystostomy tube.

Fractura de pene: Estudio de 10 años / Penile fracture: Study of 10 years

INTRODUCCION: La fractura de pene ocurre la mayoría de las veces durante el coito, cuando el órgano, al estar erecto, se flexiona bruscamente. OBJETIVOS: Describir aspectos de la presentación y características de esta entidad, asícomo su diagnóstico y tratamiento. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, a partir de las historias clínicas de 25 pacientes ingresados en el servicio de urología del Hospital Militar Central Dr. Carlos J. Finlay, de enero de 1997 a diciembre de 2006, con el diagnóstico de fractura de pene. Las variables descritas fueron: edad, síntomas y signos, agentes causales, medios diagnósticos utilizados, tratamiento aplicado y complicaciones presentadas. RESULTADOS: Predominó el grupo de edades de 26 a 44 años con el 56 por ciento. El síntoma principal fue el hematoma del pene en el 100 por ciento de los casos y la causa más frecuente fue el traumatismo durante el coito en el 68 por ciento. En el 24 por ciento de los pacientes fue necesario el auxilio de la ecografía peneana, simple o Doppler, para confirmar el diagnóstico; se aplicó el tratamiento quirúrgico en el 72 por ciento de los pacientes. Las complicaciones se presentaron en los casos no operados y consistieron en fibrosis de los cuerpos cavernosos y la disfunción sexual eréctil. CONCLUSIONES: La fractura de pene ocurre fundamentalmente durante el coito. La sintomatología clínica tiene gran valor para el diagnóstico. En caso de dudas, la ecografía simple o Doppler resulta muy útil. El tratamiento quirúrgico es el indicado para evitar secuelas en estos pacientes

INTRODUCTION: The penile fracture is very frequent during the coitus when the organ is in erection undergoes a sudden flexion. OBJECTIVES: To describe the features of presentation and its entity characteristics, as well as its diagnostic and treatment. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted from the medical records of 25 patients admitted in the Urology Service of the Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Military Hospital from January, 1997 to December, 2006 diagnosed with penile fracture. The variables described were: age, symptoms and signs, causal agents, diagnostic means used, applied treatment and present complications. RESULTS: There was predominance of ages from 26 to 44 years with the 565. The major symptom was a penile hematoma in the 100 percent of cases and the more frequent cause was the trauma during coitus in the 68 percent. In the 24 percent of patients it was necessary the penile single echography or Doppler to verify the diagnosis; surgical treatment was applied in the 72 percent of patients. The complications were present in the non-operated on cases including fibrosis of cavernous bodies and an erectile sexual dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: The penile fracture occurs mainly during the coitus. The clinical symptomatology is very important for diagnosis. If there are doubts the single echography or Doppler is very useful. The surgical treatment is the more appropriate to avoid sequelae in these patients

Predictive clinical factors, diagnosis, and management of intrabiliary rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst in Erbil Teaching Hospitals, Erbil province-North Iraq

This study investigates the clinical factors associated with an intrabiliary rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst for early diagnosis and management of cystobiliary communications in patients with liver echinococcosis and presents our experience with this condition. A prospective study included patients with hepatic hydatid cysts treated between years 2000 and 2007 in a single institution, Erbil Teaching hospital Erbil province-Iraq. Database containing 121 patients with a hepatic hydatid cyst were reviewed. The following variables were analyzed as potential predictors of an intrabiliary rupture: age, sex, type, duration of symptoms, findings on physical examination, leukocyte count, liver function test results, serologic test results, suggestive ultrasonographic findings, ltrasonographic cyst features [type, diameter, number, and localization], and whether the cyst is primary or recurrent. Multivariate analysis showed that the independent clinical factors for the presence of an occult rupture were a history of gastric upset in the form of nausea and vomiting [p=0.004], alkaline phosphatase level greater than 140 U/L [p=0.004], total bilirubin level greater than 0.7 mg/dL [>13.5 micro mol/L] [p<0.001], and cyst diameter greater than 14.5 cm [p<0.001] in multivariate analysis. Multivariate analysis also showed that history of jaundice [p<0.001], jaundice found on physical examination [p=0.05], cyst diameter greater than 10.5 cm [p=0.009], a type IV cyst [p<0.001], and suggestive ultrasonographic findings [p<0.001] were the independent clinical predictors for the presence of a frank intrabiliary rupture. Patients with cystobiliary communications had increased morbidity rates to 47.8% of 23 patients vs. 9.9% of 98 patients [p<0.001], and longer mean postoperative hospital stays [11.5 versus 8.4 days; p=0.03] compared with others. Clinical predictors should be considered for early diagnosis and proper management of intrabiliary ruptures in patients with hepatic hydatid cysts, since a frank intrabiliary rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst is a rare but serious event, and one should be aware of it in differential diagnosis of obstructive jaundice. Patients with cystobiliary communications had increased morbidity rates

Ruptura bronquial: Manejo inicial con la colocación de un stent endobronquial / The bronchial rupture: Initial management with the placement of an endobronchial stent

La ruptura bronquial es una condición rara y grave, secundaria a un traumatismo severo del tórax. Presenta una alta morbimortalidad y la mayoría de las veces requiere resolución quirúrgica. Presentamos un caso que, no habiendo sido diagnosticado inicialmente como tal, padeció complicaciones que dilataron el tratamiento correspondiente. Se realizó la colocación de stent endobronquial y sucesivas fibrobroncoscopías de control y aspiración, además de kinesia respiratoria y drenaje postural, evolucionando favorablemente.

The bronchial rupture is a rare and serious condition, secondary to a severe thoracic trauma. It often requires surgical treatment and the case fatality is high. In the case presented here the treatment was delayed because of late diagnosis and complications. The therapeutic measures included endobronchial stenting, successive control and aspiration fiberbronchoscopies, kinetic respiratory assistance and postural drainage. The evolution was favorable.

Fracture of the penis with urethral rupture.

We report a rare case of penile fracture with incomplete urethral rupture in a 25 years old male who sustained the injury during sexual intercourse. He presented with a tense haematoma on the ventral aspect of the penile shaft, associated with urethral bleeding. Per urethral catheterization was possible though it was painful. Exploration and repair of the penile fracture and urethra were performed within 16 hrs. The patient made an uneventful recovery with good erectile and voiding function. This case illustrates the value of early surgical repair of the fracture in order to prevent complications. The true incidence of penile fracture is not known even in the Western countries because it is under reported or hidden for social embracement and even it is reported to physicians it remains undiagnosed or mismanaged. Very rarely it is associated with urethral rupture.

Intrabiliary rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst: role of ERCP

We report a case of hepatic hydatid cyst presenting with obstructive jaundice following cholecystectomy. ERCP showed intrabiliary cyst rupture with biliary obstruction due to cyst remnants. Endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed and cyst debris removed with complete resolution of symptoms

Traumatic rupture of the right hemidiaphragm:diagnosis aided by computerized tomography and image reformation: a case report

Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm [TRD] poses a challenge to both radiologists and surgeons. They are uncommon and occur following blunt abdominal or lower thoracic trauma. The right side involvement is less common than the left side and is easily missed. Spiral computed tomography [Spiral CT] with image reformation is very useful in the diagnosis of TRD and in identifying associated injuries. Early diagnosis and repair reduces mortality and morbidity. We present the case of a 16 year old boy who was involved in a high speed traffic accident with blunt injury to his thorax and abdomen. He was referred from a peripheral hospital in Oman for further management at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. A spiral CT scan of thorax and abdomen with image reformation helped in the early diagnosis and management of the traumatic rupture of his right hemidiaphragm

Manguito rotador. Correlacion entre resonancia magnetica nuclear y artroscopia / Rotator cuff. Correlation between magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopy

Se realizó una evaluación retrospectiva de 28 pacientes (29 hombros) intervenidos por artroscopía al presentar patología del espacio subacromial y del manguito rotador. Se compararon los hallazgos quirúrgicos con resonancia magnetica nuclear preoperatorias. Dichos hallazgos fueron clasificados siguiendo criterio radiológico de acuerdo a la presencia o no de ruptura, y si esta era parcial (articular o bursal) o completa. Se observaron resultados coincidentes o verdaderos en el 62 por ciento de los casos, correspondiendo estos a los manguitos sanos y a aquellos con lesiones completas. Los diagnósticos erróneos (falsos positivos o negativos) fueron en mayor proporción en las lesiones parciales.

Flexor tendon rupture after distal radius fracture. Report of 2 cases.

Flexor tendon rupture after distal radius fracture is very rare. The authors reported two cases. The first case had flexor pollicis longus tendon rupture. The other had flexor pollicis longus and multiple finger flexor tendons rupture. The authors propose two modes of mechanism of tendon rupture after distal radius fracture.