Safe emergency department removal of a hardened steel penile constriction ring
| Autor: | Jeremy Peay, Peter Witucki, James G. Nelson, James Smithson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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Novel technique
Adult Male medicine.medical_specialty business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Sexual Behavior Emergency department Constriction Surgery Constriction ring Hardened steel Laryngoscope blade Amputation Steel Emergency Medicine medicine Humans Emergency physician business Emergency Service Hospital Device Removal Penis |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of emergency medicine. 37(3) |
| ISSN: | 0736-4679 |
| Popis: | Background: Penile constriction devices are used for the enhancement of sexual performance. These devices have the potential to become incarcerated, leading to necrosis and amputation if not removed promptly. Objective: This article presents a step-by-step approach for the safe removal of a hardened steel penile constriction device using somewhat unorthodox tools found in a hospital. Case Report: We present a case of an incarcerated hardened steel penile constriction ring that was not able to be removed with conventional techniques. We describe a novel technique using an electric grinder and laryngoscope blade. Conclusion: The technique described in this article is a valuable and relatively safe technique for the Emergency Physician to facilitate the timely removal of a hardened steel constriction device. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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