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Treatment of penile incarceration by the string method: 2 case reports
V J Vähäsarja1, P A Hellström, W Serlo
1Department of Surgery, University of Oulu, Finland.
The Journal of Urology
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Penile incarceration, where a metallic object encircles the penis, occurred in two patients. A simple string method provided a successful and atraumatic solution for removal in both cases.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Penile incarceration by constricting objects is a rare but serious condition.
- Metallic objects pose unique challenges due to their rigidity and potential for causing tissue damage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present two cases of penile incarceration due to metallic objects.
- To evaluate the efficacy of the string method for penile décompensation.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 10-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man with penile incarceration.
- Application of the string method for safe and atraumatic object removal.
Main Results:
- The string method was successfully employed in both cases.
- The procedure was rapid, atraumatic, and technically simple to perform.
- Complete resolution of penile incarceration was achieved without complications.
Conclusions:
- The string method is a highly effective and safe technique for managing penile incarceration caused by metallic objects.
- This approach offers a valuable, minimally invasive option for emergency urological interventions.