title: A novel method for removal of penile zipper entrapment.
abstract: Penile entrapment in a zipper is a presentation that may be seen in any emergency department. A method of release is presented that has not been previously described in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Department of Pediatrics, Milwaukee, USA. strar1@chmcc.org
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Strait
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003020:Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy