Treatment of penile strangulation by the rotating saw and 4-needle aspiration method: Two case reports


Submitted: July 9, 2014
Accepted: July 9, 2014
Published: June 30, 2014
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Introduction: The aim of this article was to describe our experience in using rotating saw and also combination of the instrument with 4-needle aspiration. Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature was performed using PubMed. “Penile strangulation, -constriction, -incarceration, -entrapment” were used as search terms, and a manual bibliographic review of cross referenced items was performed. Results: Search results yielded nearly 70 cases of penile strangulation caused by a variety of objects. Various instruments have been described in the literature for their safe removal, each with its own pros and cons. Conclusions: Penile strangulation should be accepted as a self-induced priapism and managed as an emergency in order to preserve erectile function and to prevent penile necrosis. Surgical creativity and patience are necessary in order to have a successful outcome.

Talib, R. A., Canguven, O., Al Ansari, A., & Shamsodini, A. (2014). Treatment of penile strangulation by the rotating saw and 4-needle aspiration method: Two case reports. Archivio Italiano Di Urologia E Andrologia, 86(2), 138–139. https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2014.2.138

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