Citation

Noegroho BS, Siregar S, Ramdhani R, Partogu B, Mustafa A. Int. J. Surg. Case Rep. 2021; 80: e105609.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.01.103

PMID

unavailable

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Metallic ring; Paraphilia; Penile strangulation