Treatment options for paraphimosis.
Paraphimosis is a frequently presented complaint in the emergency department. This review outlines the treatment options available for resolving this condition: manual reduction methods, osmotic methods, puncture and aspiration methods and treatments using sharp incision. The technique of penile block local anaesthesia is described. A technique sequence for treatment is suggested.
Little
B
B
Department of Urology, Gartnaval Hospital, Glasgow, UK. brianlittle@doctors.org.uk
White
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M
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block; D010263:Paraphimosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine