Near total penile amputation caused by hair tourniquet, managed with the URAGPI procedure

Autor: V.K. Dikshit, R.K. Gupta, P.R. Kothari, A.R. Gupta, R.S. Kamble, K.V. Kesan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: African Journal of Urology, Vol 21, Iss 4, Pp 254-257 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1110-5704
DOI: 10.1016/j.afju.2014.11.010
Popis: The hair tourniquet syndrome is an unusual phenomenon which can cause severe damage to the affected organ, sometimes even its loss. This problem requires urgent attention and prompt management to ensure anatomical and functional preservation. Herein we report a case of penile hair tourniquet which was successfully managed using the urethral advancement and glanuloplasty incorporated procedure (URAGPI).
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