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Management of prolonged penile ring entrapment in an Indonesian tertiary hospital: A case report and literature review

Penile ring entrapment is a rare urological emergency with severe functional consequences if not treated in time. It may be challenging for physicians in limited-resource settings without a standardized intervention method. An lectrical grinder is the most commonly used tool for ring removal. Howeve...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2022-11, Vol.45, p.102202, Article 102202
Main Authors: Puspaningrat, Anak Agung Patriana, Kloping, Yudhistira Pradnyan, Renaldo, Johan
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Language:English
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Summary:Penile ring entrapment is a rare urological emergency with severe functional consequences if not treated in time. It may be challenging for physicians in limited-resource settings without a standardized intervention method. An lectrical grinder is the most commonly used tool for ring removal. However, in prolonged cases, additional post-removal interventions may be necessary. We report a prolonged penile ring entrapment case in an Indonesian tertiary hospital. •Penile ring entrapment is a rare urological emergency.•Prolonged ring entrapment could lead to irreversible damage.•Electric grinder and continuous saline injection are used for penile ring removal.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2022.102202