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Patients presented on average within 29\u2009h post-injury, and the mean duration of long-term follow-up was 14.3 months. Most cases (76.5%) involved the right corpus cavernosum, 58.8% affected the proximal penile shaft, and 70.6% impacted the ventral aspect of the penis. Post-operative complications included wound infections in 17.6% of patients, mild penile curvature (&lt;30\u00b0), painful sexual intercourse in 23.5% of cases, and mild erectile dysfunction evident in 41.2% of patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Prompt diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention for penile fractures are crucial for reducing complications and preserving both erectile and voiding functions. 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