J Korean Androl Soc.
1997 Jun;15(1):81-83.
Strangulation of the Penis by Metal Ring
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju and Dae Sung Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
- Strangulation may develop after application of a constricting steel bearing around the penis, resulting in gangrene and necrosis. There is occasional marked skin necrosis and urethral injury, and repair present a great challenge to the urologist. We report a case of removal of a metal ring from the penis using a linear saw in a 19-year-old man and review the literature.
