Delayed Refractory Urethrorrhagia Secondary to Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of Bulbourethral Artery Managed by Superselective Coil Embolization.

Background: Delayed persistent urethral hemorrhage caused by pseudoaneurysm of bulbourethral artery after straddle injury is a rare event. In this case report, we underline the cause, diagnostic methods, and image-guided treatment modality of straddle injury-induced symptomatic pseudoaneurysm of bulbourethral artery. Case Presentation: A 44-year-old Indian man, with history of straddle injury, was managed conservatively with per urethral Foley catheter placement. He had an uneventful initial period. One week after the injury, he complained of recurrent episodes of gross urethrorrhagia, which failed to resolve with conservative management. On further evaluation, he was found to have a pseudoaneurysm of bulbourethral artery, which was effectively managed by superselective intra-arterial coiling. Prompt diagnosis and timely management by superselective coiling helped in achieving desirable outcome without any undue complication of the injury and procedure. Conclusion: We report the largest pseudoaneurysm poststraddle injury reported till date. Considering its rarity, the desired diagnostic and treatment protocol has been highlighted. Using novel superselective angioembolization technique, adequate and permanent relief from symptoms and complications was achieved.

Penile length and circumference: an Indian study.

Apprehension about the normal size of penis is a major concern for men. Aim of the present investigation is to estimate the penile length and circumference of Indian males and to compare the results with the data from other countries. Results will help in counseling the patients worried about the penile size and seeking penis enlargement surgery. Penile length in flaccid and stretched conditions and circumference were measured in a group of 301 physically normal men. Erected length and circumference were measured for 93 subjects. Mean flaccid length was found to be 8.21 cm, mean stretched length 10.88 cm and circumference 9.14 cm. Mean erected length was found to be 13.01 cm and erected circumference was 11.46 cm. Penile dimensions are found to be correlated with anthropometric parameters. Insight into the normative data of penile size of Indian males obtained. There are significant differences in the mean penile length and circumference of Indian sample compared to the data reported from other countries. Study need to be continued with a large sample to establish a normative data applicable to the general population.