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Successful removal of a penile constriction ring in a 14-year-old male. Advances in urology [Adv Urol] Journal article

 
Suttle TK, Palmer B, Heinlen JE, Roth CC, Reiner WG, Frimberger D 
Successful removal of a penile constriction ring in a 14-year-old male. [Journal Article]
Adv Urol 2009.:916507.


Penile strangulation is a rarely described medical emergency, especially in the adolescent population. This case demonstrates the successful removal of a constricting metal ring from the penis of a 14-year-old male with a diamond blade equipped orthopedic oscillating saw while under ketamine anesthesia in the emergency department.



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