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[A case of incarceration of the penis]
M Kamizuru1, T Nakatani, M Maekawa
1Department of Urology, Osaka City University Medical School.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|March 1, 1988
Abstract:
A 38-year-old male patient had been suffering from incarceration of penis with a milk-bottle for about seventeen hours. It was successfully removed by means of a glass cutter and hammer without any complication. Fifty-seven Japanese cases of this entity including our case were reviewed and discussed.
Insights
A man experienced penile incarceration with a milk bottle for 17 hours. The object was safely removed using a glass cutter and hammer, with no complications. This case was reviewed alongside 57 other Japanese instances.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Emergency Medicine
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Penile incarceration is a rare condition requiring prompt medical intervention.
- Foreign body insertion into the penis can lead to significant complications if not managed effectively.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old male presented with a 17-hour history of penile incarceration by a milk bottle.
- The foreign body caused significant distress and risk of vascular compromise.
Findings:
- Successful removal of the milk bottle was achieved using a glass cutter and hammer.
- The procedure was performed without any immediate complications.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of timely and appropriate management of penile foreign body incarceration.
- Reviewing similar Japanese cases provides valuable insights into treatment strategies and outcomes for this unusual urological emergency.