Near-Total Penile Amputation Secondary to Hair Tourniquet Syndrome: Case of a Staged Repair with a Satisfactory Outcome
July 2023
in “
Urology Case Reports
”
TLDR Timely surgery successfully repaired a boy's penis after a hair caused severe damage.
This document discusses a case of Penile Hair Tourniquet Syndrome in an 11-month-old boy, a rare pediatric emergency where a hair coil constricts the penis, causing severe complications like edema, ischemia, and necrosis. If untreated, it can lead to serious outcomes such as urethrocutaneous fistula, urethral transection, or penile amputation. The case involved near-total amputation of the glans, which was successfully treated with a two-staged surgical repair, resulting in a satisfactory outcome. Timely intervention is crucial to prevent severe complications and ensure a positive prognosis.