Table 2. Published data on penile glans necrosis in the literature.
| Causation for PGN | Number of patients | Timing | First author surname, reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG/MMC therapy | 2 | 1 month later (BCG) | Kureshi, [27] |
| 24 hours (MMC) | |||
| Silicone injection | 1 | 1 month later | Plaza, [28] |
| Nicorandil | 3 | 2 years later | Yap, [29] |
| Post-embolization | 1 | Recognized immediately | Kisilevzky, [23] |
| 1 | Recognized immediately | Chung, [25] | |
| 1 | Recognized immediately | Couture, [26] |
PGN: penile glans necrosis, BCG: Bacillus Calmette–Guérin, MMC: mitomycin C.