Urogenit Tract Infect.
2020 Apr;15(1):10-12. 10.14777/uti.2020.15.1.10.
Penile Strangulation: A Novel Surgical Procedure without Cutting Equipment
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea
- KMID: 2502289
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14777/uti.2020.15.1.10
Abstract
- Strangulation of the penis is a rare condition that usually results from the placement of various constricting devices to enhance sexual stimulation. Such a condition requires emergency treatment to prevent penile ischemia, necrosis, urethral injury, and erectile dysfunction. This paper reports the case of a 51-year-old man who was referred for penile pain and swelling following the self-placement of an industrial metallic ring at the base of the penis. The metallic ring was removed safely without using specialized equipment.
