Paraphimosis: current treatment options
Choe, J.M.
American Family Physician 62(12): 2623-2626; 2628
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 11142469 Document Number: 516641
Paraphimosis is a urologic emergency, occurring in uncircumcised males, in which the foreskin becomes trapped behind the corona and forms a tight band of constricting tissue. Often iatrogenically induced, paraphimosis can be prevented by returning the prepuce to cover the glans following penile manipulation. Treatment often begins with reduction of edema, followed by a variety of options, including mechanical compression, pharmacologic therapy, puncture technique and dorsal slit. Prevention and early intervention are key elements in the management of paraphimosis.