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Surgical Management of Meatal Stenosis with Meatoplasty
Published on: November 30, 2010
Angle grinder as surgical tool for incarcerated penoscrotal steel ring
Dan Alin Pop1, Bogdan Ioan Stanciu2, Tudor Moisoiu1
1Department of Transplantation, Clinical Institute of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Abstract:
Penile strangulation with concomitant scrotal entrapment by a steel ring is an extremely rare urological emergency that requires immediate intervention. Any delay may lead to irreversible complications. Metal rings increase penile engorgement and are usually associated with an attempt to improve sexual pleasure or to maintain a prolonged erection. The removal of steel rings can be challenging and may require a multidisciplinary approach. We present a unique case report of an 18-year-old male with a penoscrotal steel ring retained for 24 hours that was safely removed using an angle grinder as a surgical tool.

