Successful Removal of Metal Objects Causing Penile Strangulation by a Silk Winding Method

Abstract EN

Penile strangulation is a challenge to urologists.

The decompression of the penis is required to prevent long-term complications.

Metal objects are difficult to remove.

Cutting is the most common method described.

Appropriate cutting tools may be difficult to obtain, and the process may be time-consuming with the possibility of iatrogenic penile injury.

In this paper, we will present a simple method to remove such objects by use a silk winding method and subcutaneous puncture.