Rupture of the superficial dorsal vein of the penis

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Abstract

This article presents a clinical case of one of the rarest pathologies in emergency urology, previously described only five times in the global medical literature — rupture of the superficial dorsal vein with penile deviation. Clinical diagnosis of this condition is quite difficult without the use of additional imaging methods, which may not be available in emergency settings. However, establishing an accurate diagnosis in the shortest possible time allows for the most appropriate treatment using conservative or surgical methods. The paper provides an analysis of the causes, differential and clinical diagnosis, management strategies, and therapeutic principles with clear indications for surgical intervention. Currently, there are no clinical guidelines for the management of patients with rupture of the superficial dorsal penile vein. Patient complaints and physical examination, as well as Doppler ultrasound imaging, which allows assessing the vascular network of the penis, including the superficial dorsal vein, can assist in establishing a diagnosis of this condition. Magnetic resonance imaging can help identify tunica albuginea rupture, vascular injury, and penile fracture. If there is any doubt regarding the diagnosis, surgical intervention should be performed, including exploration of the corpora cavernosa and the urethra.

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Ruslan N. Simanov

Petrozavodsk State University; V.A. Baranov Republican Hospital

Author for correspondence.
Email: Ruslansimanov@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1246-7233
SPIN-code: 3747-8245

MD

Russian Federation, Petrozavodsk; Petrozavodsk

Aleksey A. Romanov

Petrozavodsk State University

Email: Rmnvlx@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-4373-3970
SPIN-code: 8302-1205
Russian Federation, Petrozavodsk

Refat E. Amdiy

Academician I.P. Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University

Email: r.e.amdiy@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1305-5791
SPIN-code: 2399-7041
Scopus Author ID: 6506347944

MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

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2. Fig. 1. Appearance of the penis 1 min post-trauma. Photo from the patient’s personal archive. Published with the patient’s permission.

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3. Fig. 2. Appearance of the penis 5 min post-trauma. Photo from the patient’s personal archive. Published with the patient’s permission.

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4. Fig. 3. Appearance of the penis during surgical intervention.

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5. Fig. 4. Proximal and distal edges of the superficial dorsal vein of the penis with bleeding.

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6. Fig. 5. The vein ligated with double silk sutures.

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7. Fig. 6. Appearance of the penis 6 months post-surgery.

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