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corpus spongiosum

(ˌspʌndʒɪˈəʊsəm)

(Anatomy) a mass of tissue that, with the corpora cavernosa, forms the erectile tissue of the penis of mammals

[New Latin, literally: spongy body]

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(17) Others speculate that hypospadias repairs deteriorate during puberty after the onset of sexual activity which may be related to the absence of the corpus spongiosum. (10) There is also the possibility that stricture formation may be related to disproportionate growth of the urethra and surrounding spongiosum, which, over time, may result in urethral stricture.

Characterization and outcomes of urethroplasty for hypospadias-associated urethral strictures in adults

The following classification is based on the level of division of the corpus spongiosum and is of practical help when deciding which surgical procedure to use

STUDY OF HYPOSPADIAS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN COASTAL ANDHRA PRADESH

Urethral stricture is a disease of anterior urethra in which there is scarring process affecting the epithelium of urethra and spongy erectile tissues of corpus spongiosum causing fibrotic narrowing of the urethra1.

COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF CLEAN INTERMITTENT SELF CATHETERIZATION WITH NO CATHETERIZATION AFTER INTERNAL OPTICAL URETHROTOMY FOR URETHRAL STRICTURE

The abscess caused significant compression and edema in the corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum (Figure 1).

Penile Abscess Due to Intracavernosal Injection: A Case Report/Intrakavernozal Enjeksiyona Bagli Olusan Penil Apse: Olgu Sunumu

True complete diphallia is defined by complete penile duplication, each with two corpora cavernosa and one corpus spongiosum (8).

Complete Penile Duplication with Structurally Normal Penises: A Case Report

Necrotizing infection of the corpora cavernosa is rare and generally provoked by trauma, urethral instrumentation, or penile injection while abscess of the corpus spongiosum has been described in the setting of a rectal malignancy [1, 2].

Candida glabrata: A Unique Cause of Necrotizing Urethritis

No extension into the corpus spongiosum or penile urethra was identified.

A Rare Case of Penile Metastases as a Harbinger of Primary Pulmonary Adenosquamous Carcinoma

Rupture of the corpus spongiosum and/or urethral fistula, compression of the corpus cavernosum, and distal anesthesia.

Strangulation of the Penis by a Metallic Ring: Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Injury to skin, constriction of corpus spongiosum. No urethral injury.

Penile and Scrotal Strangulation due to Metal Rings: Case Reports and a Review of the Literature

The corpus spongiosum, subcutaneous tissue, and skin were then closed with interrupted sutures.

Combined Dorsal and Ventral Onlay Buccal Graft Technique for Large and Complex Penile Strictures

Histomorphometry of corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum. In Table II, the thickness tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa showed higher OS and TS group.

Effects of Transgenic Soybean and Organic Soybean on Rat Penis Morphology during the Aging Process/Efectos de los Frijoles de Soja Transgenica y de Soja Organica en la Morfologia del Pene de Rata durante el Proceso de Envejecimiento

Distal oedema, skin and urethral trauma, corpus spongiosum compression, decreased penile sensation