Penile Rings: No Innovation without Evaluation

Authors

• Sherif Monib General Surgery Department, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
• Bassem Amr General Surgery Department, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, UK

sherifmonib@gmail.com

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Abstract

Penile strangulation is a rare clinical entity which if left untreated can cause serious urogenital problems. We present the case of 45-year-old male patient who presented with penile strangulation after applying a metallic ring. Strangulation of the external male genitalia is a serious problem that requires urgent intervention in order to avoid serious complications. If left untreated, it can result in gangrene and penile amputation. Management of penile strangulation is a real challenge for the treating surgeon and should be treated as an emergency in order to avoid vascular compromise.