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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Penile Trauma]]


==References==
==References==
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==See Also==
*[[Penile Trauma]]


[[Category:Trauma]]
[[Category:Trauma]]
[[Category:GU]]
[[Category:GU]]

Revision as of 04:34, 18 June 2015

Background

  • Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected)

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Penile trauma types

Diagnosis

Management

  • Mineral oil and lidocaine infiltration can be used to free the penile skin
  • Wire-cutting or bone-cutting pliers can be used to cut the median bar of the zipper[1]

Disposition

See Also

References

  1. Nakagawa, T. and Toguri, A. G. (2006) ‘Penile Zipper Injury’, Medical Principles and Practice, 15(4), pp. 303–304.