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Penile incerceration-A tight affair
Faraj O Alkizim1, Daniel Kanyata2, Joseph Githaiga2
1Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi 00100, Kenya; Department of Physiology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P. O. Box 62000, Nairobi 00200, Kenya.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|November 1, 2015
Summary
Penile ring incarceration occurred during attempted penile enlargement. This case study details successful ring removal under local anesthesia despite inadequate cutting tools.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Penile ring devices are used for erectile dysfunction and penile enlargement.
- Incarceration of penile rings can lead to serious complications, including penile ischemia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of penile ring incarceration.
- To describe the successful management of penile ring incarceration with limited resources.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was used.
- Penile ring removal was performed under local anesthesia.
- Ingenuity was employed due to inadequate cutting tools.
Main Results:
- Successful removal of the incarcerated penile ring was achieved.
- The patient experienced no immediate complications.
Conclusions:
- Penile ring incarceration is a preventable complication.
- Prompt management, even with limited resources, is crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Further research into safer penile ring designs and removal techniques is warranted.