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¹Department of Surgery, Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust, Luton, UK. sathesh87@yahoo.com

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Metallic rings can cause genital strangulation, requiring specialized removal. In a challenging case, hospital staff needed fire crew assistance to safely remove the constricting ring.

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Urology
Emergency Medicine
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Genital strangulation by metallic rings is a recognized clinical emergency.
Standard hospital resources may be insufficient for ring removal, necessitating advanced tools or external assistance.

Observation:

A case of severe penile strangulation by a metallic ring is presented.
The ring's tight constriction and material presented significant removal challenges.

Findings:

Surgical intervention was initially considered but deemed high-risk due to potential tissue damage.
External assistance from a specialized fire rescue unit equipped with cutting tools was ultimately required and successful.

Implications:

Highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in managing complex strangulation injuries.
Suggests preparedness for non-standard resource utilization in emergency urological cases.
Emphasizes the importance of prompt and safe ring removal to prevent long-term complications.