title: Topical cocaine prior to treatment of penile tourniquet syndrome.
abstract: A case of the penile tourniquet syndrome is reported in a 5-year-old boy. Release of the constricting strands of hair was possible only after topical cocaine achieved adequate local anesthesia. The syndrome is briefly reviewed and emergency care recommendations are made.
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003042:Cocaine; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply*
chemical_list: D003042:Cocaine