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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 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
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. |
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ISSN: | 2214-4420 2214-4420 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.eucr.2022.102202 |