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Penile tourniquet syndrome caused by hair

A G Toguri, R A Light, M M Warren

    Southern Medical Journal
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed

    Insights

    Long hairs can cause urethral fistulas in circumcised infants by constricting the penis. Physicians should examine the infant

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Neonatal penile complications require prompt diagnosis.
    • Urethral fistulas are rare but serious pediatric surgical conditions.

    Observation:

    • Two circumcised male infants presented with penile abnormalities.
    • Symptoms included a swollen glans and abnormal urinary stream.

    Findings:

    • A urethral fistula was diagnosed in both cases.
    • The fistula was attributed to constriction and ulceration by long hairs.

    Implications:

    • Highlights a rare cause of urethral fistula in infants.
    • Emphasizes the importance of a thorough penile examination in infants with suggestive symptoms.
    • Alerts clinicians to consider hair-related penile injury, especially in households with long-haired caregivers.

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