Removal of a strangulating metal bearing from the penis.
A patient presented to the emergency room with a stainless steel bearing around the shaft of the penis. There was marked edema of the entire penis distal to the constricting steel ring. A circular saw attachment used for total joint arthroplasty was used to cut this metal ring successfully.
McLaughlin
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Division of Urology and Orthopedic Surgery, Watson Clinic, Lakeland, Florida.
Coyner
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D000368:Aged; D003250:Constriction; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010413:Penis; D013193:Stainless Steel
D013193:Stainless Steel