Due to the increased risk of morbidity and mortality associated with postoperative bleeding in hypertensive patients, the pre- and postsurgical management of patients with high blood pressure is crucial [1] . Hypertension is a serious health issue that is prevalent in almost one-quarter of the general adult population worldwide [2] . Prevalence has been noted to increase with age and is higher in the general black population compared with other ethnicities [3] . In the United States, nearly 30% of the population older than 20 years of age suffer from hypertension, with the prevalence nearly doubling in the black population compared with the white population [1] [4] .

Blunt trauma to the male pelvis, groin, and external genitalia may cause injuries to the bladder, urethra, penis, and/or scrotum [5] . Compared with other pelvic injuries, penile trauma is rare because of the organ’s anatomical position and inherent properties as a flexible external organ covered by loose skin. However, rare trauma to the male genitalia is a potentially serious injury and can occur by mechanisms such as falls, accidents, direct blunt or forceful trauma (e.g., kicks, sexual activity), burns, animal bites, gunshots, or self-mutilation. The usual clinical presentation, which includes pain and swelling, is often accompanied by significant negative psychological effects related to possible future organ dysfunction or aesthetic deformity [6] [7] . The appropriate management of penile trauma requires an early differential diagnosis between a torn tunica albuginea and extratunical or cavernosal hematoma. The former may warrant early surgical repair to prevent deformity and erectile dysfunction. For a cavernosal hematoma, a conservative approach such as expectant observation or possible evacuation for more severe cases is usually mandated [8] . Blunt trauma to the flaccid penis, with the cavernosal crura crushed against the pelvic bones, may produce extratunical or cavernosal hematomas with a usually intact thick fibrous tunica albuginea [8] .

No single technique is appropriate for all types of penile injury, and different techniques must be used depending on the degree of damage. Regardless of type and severity, the primary goal of management of a penile injury should be correct diagnosis and an appropriate treatment modality to avoid complications and to achieve positive long-term sexual and cosmetic outcomes [1] [6] .

More than 233 million surgical procedures are performed worldwide every year; of these, postsurgical complications occur in more than 7 million cases [9] . Consequently, complication prevention is of utmost medical interest, and standardized education and protocols for postoperative behavior are crucial. Common practice currently involves patient education through detailed verbal and written instructions regarding pre- and postoperative care. However, compliance with postoperative protocol can vary depending on many factors, in addition to the complexity of the instructions [10] .

Bleeding after surgery is a risk factor associated with almost all types of surgical procedures, and its prevention is best achieved by identification and elimination of potential causes pre- and postoperatively [11] .

Hypertension is a major risk factor that increases the propensity of patients to bleed excessively. This is especially true for patients postoperatively, when the traumatized tissue is still recovering [12] . Bleeding due to any mechanism is an even more serious complication in surgeries using a penile prosthesis or implant because of the risk of hematoma formation and subsequent infections [13] [14] .

Several types of traumatic penile injury have been reported in the literature, with penile fractures being the most common [15] . Superficial injuries involving only the skin may indicate more profound damage to subdermal structures, which may require surgical investigation for assessment [16] .

Injury to the penile vasculature includes rupture of the penile superficial dorsal vein, deep dorsal vein, dorsal artery, and nonspecific dartos bleeding [16] . Symptoms in vascular penile injuries are hematomas, swelling, and gradual detumescence. To prevent long-term complications associated with possible tunical tears, surgical exploration is advised [17] . In the case of traumatic vascular penile injury, as documented in our patient, a tunical tear was not noted, making surgical management somewhat less complicated [16] . Excavation of the hematoma is often crucial to relieve pressure on surrounding anatomical structures and to prevent other sequelae associated with long-term hematomal presence. Conservative treatment may result in complications including erectile dysfunction, penile curvature, abscess formation, or debilitating plaques with resultant longer periods of hospitalization and recovery in up to 29% of cases [18] - [20] .

Hypertension is a major consideration and risk factor for any kind of penile surgery. With penile prosthesis and implant surgery, hypertension is an especially serious risk factor. Early surgical management is warranted in cases involving a major hematoma and swelling. Even cases involving minimal bleeding should be evaluated in a timely manner, with surgical treatment, rather than watchful waiting, to prevent further damage to the penis. We conclude that in cases involving preexisting conditions such as hypertension and vascular disease, the conservative treatment should be forgone in lieu of more aggressive surgical exploration and procedures.