Male genital injury

Male genital trauma, a relatively rare condition in the Western world, usually affects young men and encompasses a wide spectrum of injuries, which in the most severe cases may lead to a complete long-term loss of sexual and urinary function. When managing genital trauma, it is paramount to identify possible associated bony, vascular, bowel, and urinary tract injuries, which are present in up to 83% of cases, and should require immediate treatment, as they may be potentially life-threatening. The management of the genital trauma should be deferred to a later stage, when associated injuries have been successfully dealt with and the patient condition is stable. Therefore, a prompt and effective management of genital injuries is paramount to prevent devastating effects on patient’s self-image and quality of life. Classification of genital injuries is extremely complex, as an offending mechanism can lead to a broad spectrum of lesions.