Penile strangulation injury by metallic ring
Bambang Sasongko Noegroho, Safendra Siregar, Rizky Ramdhani, Bernard Partogu, Akhmad Mustafa
Abstract
Penile strangulation by metallic ring is an emergency situation which requires urgent management. Strangulation of the penis usually performed in order to increase sexual performance or because underlying mental disorder or paraphilia. It is an uncommon urological emergency, if not treated as soon as possible it can lead to complications such as gangrene and amputation of the penis. There is no standard of care that has been found to be superior, with each case managed individually according to its clinical findings and operative settings. In this study, we present four cases of penile strangulation in last two years in a tertiary care hospital.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePenisGangreneSurgeryAmputationGeneral surgerySex organEmergency departmentPsychiatryBiologyGeneticsGenital Health and DiseaseUrological Disorders and TreatmentsUrologic and reproductive health conditions