Injury to the prepuce.
Injury to the prepuce is uncommon. A total of 32 patients were treated within a 3-year period. A difference in the aetiology between boys and adults was noted. Accidental injury to the prepuce occurred in 6 boys, with zipper injuries being the commonest among children. Coital and self-inflicted injuries accounted for 85% of adult cases. In patients with coital injuries, predisposing phimosis or a short frenulum was common.
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Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Kwong Wah Hospital.
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Wong
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Lam
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003020:Clothing; D003075:Coitus; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000150:complications; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications