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Love hurts: Conservative management of a rare isolated urethral tear after intercourse

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A 43-year-old man presented to the emergency department with bleeding from the urethral meatus following sexual intercourse. No penile swelling, hematoma, or detumescence was reported. The patient was able to void spontaneously. Flexible cystoscopy revealed an approximately 2 cm laceration at the 2 o'clock position of the anterior urethra, without evidence of corpus cavernosum involvement. A 16 Fr Foley catheter was inserted and kept for two weeks. Following catheter removal, the patient had normal urination and preserved erectile function. Conservative catheterization for partial anterior urethral injuries without corporal involvement remains a safe and effective management approach.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103564

Authors: Fiona Yosephine Napitupulu, Christiano Tansol

Institution: Padjadjaran University

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160