Paraphimosis
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Basics
Description
- The entrapment of the retracted foreskin proximal to the glans of the penis
- Leads to lymphatic congestion and venous obstruction, which may result in arterial compromise to the glans
- Paraphimosis is a urologic emergency
Etiology
- A number of conditions of the foreskin may predispose to paraphimosis, including:
- Phimosis
- Inflammation
- Trauma
- Sexually naive may be unaware of the need to reduce foreskin after intercourse
- Commonly iatrogenic, from failure to replace the foreskin after exam, catheterization, or cleaning
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Basics
Description
- The entrapment of the retracted foreskin proximal to the glans of the penis
- Leads to lymphatic congestion and venous obstruction, which may result in arterial compromise to the glans
- Paraphimosis is a urologic emergency
Etiology
- A number of conditions of the foreskin may predispose to paraphimosis, including:
- Phimosis
- Inflammation
- Trauma
- Sexually naive may be unaware of the need to reduce foreskin after intercourse
- Commonly iatrogenic, from failure to replace the foreskin after exam, catheterization, or cleaning
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