Partial Penile Amputation Due to Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in a Child With Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: A Rare Emergency
January 2013
in “
Urology
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penile tourniquet syndrome primary nocturnal enuresis phimosis skin loss deep ulceration urethrocutaneous fistula urethral transection penile gangrene hair coil injury psychosexual disorders cognitive impairment child abuse decompression debridement layered wound repair urethral repair penile amputation PTS bedwetting foreskin tightening skin damage severe ulcer fistula urethra damage penis tissue death hair tourniquet mental health issues mental disability abuse pressure relief wound cleaning wound stitching urethra surgery penis removal
Studysummary This case report describes an 8-year-old child with penile tourniquet syndrome due to a constricting thread, which led to partial distal penile amputation and required surgical intervention.
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