Penile Incarceration with Metallic Foreign Bodies: Management and Review of Literature

Abstract

Introduction: Penile strangulation from constricting metallic objects disorders is an uncommon urological emergency which requires prompt intervention to prevent complications. The treatment modalities are diverse and characterized by lack of consensus. Material and Methods: Three cases with penile incarceration due to constricting metallic objects who presented to our department were included in this study. All 3 patients required different management options highlighting the diversity of clinical presentation and need for customization of treatment as per the clinical scenario. Results: The 3 patients required different approach for treatment. First patient could be managed by degloving of penile skin while second patient required mechanical removal of the foreign body and debridement of local necrotic tissues. The third patient had to undergo excision of gangrenous penile skin and skin grafting. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the diversity of clinical presentations and the need for employing different surgical techniques to achieve the desired results.