title: Reduction of paraphimosis with hyaluronidase.
abstract: The use of hyaluronidase facilitates reduction of paraphimosis. It acts by dispersing extracellular edema, permitting easy reduction of the foreskin. Its use is applicable both in the hospital and outpatient setting. Hyaluronidase is widely available and keeps well if refrigerated. It is effective for children and adults.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912, USA.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: DeVries
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Packer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D010263:Paraphimosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase