Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Feb 2015
Review Case ReportsUse of Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Evaluate for Penile Fracture in a Child.
Penile fracture is a urologic emergency requiring prompt surgical intervention. Ultrasound may help clarify the diagnosis in cases of uncertain history and physical examination. The author presents a case of suspected pediatric penile fracture, in which point-of-care ultrasound helped to rule out the condition and facilitated disposition of the patient.