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Penile ring strangulation injury, what to do when the bolt cutters don't work: a case report
Nicole Handa1, Matthew T Hudnall1, Channa Amarasekera1
1Department of Urology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Background:
Penile constriction rings are most used for sexual pleasure and the management of sexual dysfunction. However, they pose a risk of injury and can be challenging to remove when strangulation occurs.
Case Description:
We present a case of a patient with urinary retention and a strangulation injury from a penile constriction ring present for 19 h before initial presentation. Multiple attempts to remove the penile ring were unsuccessful, and ultimately, operative management was required.
Conclusions:
We describe an effective technique for the removal of a stainless-steel penile constriction ring using a Stryker 505 power revision drill with a metal cutting wheel, with good functional outcomes.
