Andrological Emergencies

Introduction: Andrological emergencies include a wide array of acute genital injuries which require immediate care from the specialist. Missing or delaying treatment often results in permanent loss of function or, in some cases, loss of the affected organ itself.Evidence acquisition: A comprehensive bibliographic search of PubMed database with up-to-date existing reviews and case reports was performed.Objective: This chapter aims to review major andrological emergencies with peculiar attention to clinical presentation and practical management in order to provide the specialist with reliable information to keep in mind when confronting these challenging occurrences.