Zipper injury to penis

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Background

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

Differential Diagnosis

Penile trauma types

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

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