@article{ref1,
title="Penile Gangrene due to Strangulation by a Metallic Nut: A Case Report",
journal="West African journal of medicine",
year="2009",
author="Nuhu, A. and Edino, S. T. and Agbese, G. O. and Kallamu, M.",
volume="28",
number="5",
pages="340-342",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Penile entrapment and subsequent strangulation is a serious injury that requires a prompt treatment to avoid gangrene. OBJECTIVE: We report our experience dealing with a case of penile gangrene following strangulation by a metallic nut in a middle aged Nigerian. METHODS: We summarise the case history, physical findings, investigations and operative treatment of a middle aged man who slipped a round metallic nut over his penis, entrapping it for five days causing strangulation and subsequent gangrene. The literature on penile entrapment, strangulation and gangrene is also reviewed. RESULTS: The patient presented with acute urinary retention and had complete gangrene of the penis. Suprapubic cystostomy was done and he had total penile amputation and perineal urethrostomy CONCLUSION: Entrapment of the penis leading to strangulation is a rare condition that needs urgent relief, otherwise penile gangrene sets in, the treatment of which has very serious consequences.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0189-160X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}