TITLE:
Circumstances Associated with Penile Fractures in the Urology Department of the Cocody University Hospital
AUTHORS:
Clément Cyrille Vodi, Gnakouri Alain Pacôme Gnabro, Seydou Nourou Tall, Djeckett Kévin Marcel Adams Konan, Elysée James Vital Amangoua, Angoran Hijin Dekou
KEYWORDS:
Penile Fracture, Intercourse, Doggy Style Position, Alcohol
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Urology,
Vol.16 No.11,
November
11,
2026
ABSTRACT: Introduction: The aim of our study is to describe the contributing factors to penile fracture in the urology department of the Cocody University Hospital. Patients and Method: This is a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study in the urology department of the Cocody University Hospital from July 2021 to June 2024. It included 21 patients who presented with a penile fracture. Results: The mean age of the patients was 35.35 years [28 - 50 years]. In 18/21 cases, the fracture occurred during a misstep during intercourse, and in 3/21 cases during manipulation of the erect penis. During intercourse, the fracture occurred in the doggy-style position in 11/18 cases. Alcohol consumption before intercourse was observed in 13/18 cases. A urethral injury was observed in 4/21 cases. The right corpus cavernosum was involved in 14/21. Treatment consisted of performing an albuginea suture in all patients, combined with a urethroplasty in 4/21. Conclusion: Penile fracture most often occurs during an awkward moment during intercourse. The doggy-style position and alcohol consumption before sexual intercourse increase the risk of penile fracture during intercourse.